10-K
Galaxy Gaming, Inc. (GLXZ)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
☑ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31,
2025
☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from to
Commission file number: 000-30653

Galaxy Gaming, Inc.
(Exact name of small business issuer as specified in its charter)
| Nevada | 20-8143439 |
|---|---|
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
| 6480 Cameron Street Ste. 305 – Las Vegas, NV 89118 | |
| (Address of principal executive offices) | |
| (702) 939-3254 | |
| (Registrant’s telephone number) |
Securities registered under Section 12(b) of the Act: None
| Title of each class | Trading symbol | Name of exchange on which registered |
|---|---|---|
| Common stock | GLXZ | OTCQB marketplace |
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes ☐ No ☑
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes ☐ No ☑
Indicate by checkmark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☑ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the issuer has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit such files). Yes ☑ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller reporting company, or an emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
Large accelerated filer ☐ Accelerated filer ☐ Non-accelerated filer ☑ Smaller reporting company ☑ Emerging growth Company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standard provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report. ☐
If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant included in the filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received by any of the registrant’s executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to §240.10D-1(b). ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☑
State the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting common equity held by non-affiliates computed by reference to the price at which the common equity was last sold, or the average bid and asked price of such common equity, as of the last business day of the registrant’s second fiscal quarter $70,317,364.
Indicate the number of shares outstanding of each of the registrant’s classes of common stock, as of the latest practicable date: 25,354,623 common shares as of March 10, 2026.
GALAXY GAMING, INC.
ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025
TABLE OF CONTENTS
| PART I | ||
|---|---|---|
| Item 1. | Business | 4 |
| Item 1A. | Risk Factors | 8 |
| Item 1B. | Unresolved Staff Comments | 10 |
| Item 1C. | Cybersecurity | 10 |
| Item 2. | Properties | 11 |
| Item 3. | Legal Proceedings | 11 |
| Item 4. | Mine Safety Disclosures | 11 |
| PART II | ||
| Item 5. | Market for Registrant’s Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters | 12 |
| Item 7. | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | 14 |
| Item 7A. | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk | 18 |
| Item 8. | Financial Statements and Supplementary Financial Information | 19 |
| Item 9. | Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure | 42 |
| Item 9A. | Controls and Procedures | 42 |
| Item 9B. | Other Information | 42 |
| Item 9C. | Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections | 42 |
| PART III | ||
| Item 10. | Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance | 43 |
| Item 11. | Executive Compensation | 46 |
| Item 12. | Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management, and Related Stockholder Matters | 49 |
| Item 13. | Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence | 50 |
| Item 14. | Principal Accounting Fees and Services | 50 |
| PART IV | ||
| Item 15. | Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules | 51 |
In this filing, we refer to: (i) our audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto as our “Financial Statements,” (ii) our audited Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) as our “Statements of Operations,” (iii) our audited Consolidated Balance Sheets as our “Balance Sheets,” (iv) our audited Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows as our “Statements of Cash Flows,” and (v) Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations as our “Results of Operations.”
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Annual Report on Form 10-K (“Annual Report”) contains “forward-looking” statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as do other materials or oral statements we release to the public. Forward-looking statements are neither historical facts nor assurances of future performance, but instead are based only on our current beliefs, expectations, and assumptions regarding the future of our business, plans and strategies, projections, anticipated events and trends, the economy, and other future conditions, as of the date on which this report is filed. Forward-looking statements often, but do not always, contain words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” “might,” “expect,” “intend,” "target," “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “continue,” or the negative of these terms or other similar expressions. These forward-looking statements are only predictions. We have based these forward-looking statements on our current expectations, assumptions and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this Annual Report and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the ability to complete the Merger (as defined herein) on the proposed terms or on the anticipated timeline, or at all, including risks and uncertainties related to securing the necessary gaming regulatory approvals and satisfaction of other closing conditions to consummate the proposed Merger; the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the Merger Agreement (as defined herein); risks that the proposed Merger disrupts the Company’s (as defined herein) current plans and operations or diverts the attention of the Company’s management or employees from ongoing business operations; the risk that certain restrictions during the pendency of the Merger may impact the Company's ability to pursue certain business opportunities or strategic transactions; the risk of potential difficulties with the Company’s ability to retain and hire key personnel and maintain relationships with customers and other third parties as a result of the proposed Merger, including during the pendency of the Merger; the risk that the proposed Merger may involve unexpected costs and/or unknown or inestimable liabilities; the risk that the Company’s business may suffer as a result of uncertainty surrounding the proposed Merger; the risk that stockholder litigation in connection with the proposed Merger may affect the timing or occurrence of the proposed Merger or result in significant costs of defense, indemnification and liability; effects relating to the announcement of the proposed Merger or any further announcements or the consummation of the proposed Merger on the market price of the Company’s common stock or the Company’s operating results; the ability of Galaxy Gaming to enter and maintain strategic alliances, product placements or installations in land based casinos or grow its iGaming business, garner new market share, secure licenses in new jurisdictions or maintain existing licenses, successfully develop or acquire and sell proprietary products, comply with regulations, including changes in gaming related and non-gaming related statutes and regulations that affect the revenues of our customers in land-based casino and, online casino markets, have its games approved by relevant jurisdictions, unfavorable economic conditions in the US and worldwide, changes in international trade policies and the impact of tariffs imposed by U.S. and foreign governments, the negative effects if any of currency conversions or changes in the valuation of digital currency that may impact iGaming revenues, our level of indebtedness, restrictions and covenants in our loan agreement, dependence on major customers, protection of intellectual property and our ability to license the intellectual property rights of third parties, failure to maintain the integrity of our information technology systems, including without limitation, cyber-attacks or other failures in our telecommunications or information technology systems, or those of our collaborators, third-party logistics providers, distributors or other contractors or consultants, could result in information theft, data corruption and significant disruption of our business, and other factors, labor strikes, materials shortages, government shutdowns, pandemics, acts of God and other matters out of our reasonable control. The events and circumstances reflected in our forward-looking statements may not be achieved or occur, and actual results could differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Except as required by applicable law, we do not plan to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements contained herein, whether as a result of any new information, future events, changed circumstances or otherwise.
Enhanced Table Systems. Enhanced Table Systems are electronic enhancements used on casino table games to add to player appeal and to enhance game security. An example in this category is our new Galaxy Operating System (“GOS”), an advanced electronic system installed on gaming tables designed to collect data by detecting player wagers and other game activities. This information is processed and used to improve casino operations by evaluating game play, to improve dealer efficiency and to reward players through the offering of jackpots and other bonusing mechanisms. Typically, the GOS system includes an electronic video display, marketed by Galaxy as the Lunar Table Display ("LTD"), which shows game information designed to generate player interest and to promote various aspects of the game. The GOS system can also be used to network numerous gaming tables together into a common system either within a casino or through the interconnection of multiple casinos. Our new systems utilize off-the-shelf computer hardware and are developed using widely supported programming languages so as to be easily reviewable by the gaming laboratories that certify these types of products for use in casinos. Additionally, GOS also allows us to add new functionality as periodic releases without the need to replace the fundamental hardware or software supporting the platform.
Product Strategy. In the physical casino market, we have a “three-dimensional” growth strategy. First, we seek to increase the number of casinos we serve with our Proprietary Table Games and Enhanced Table Systems. Second, within a casino, we seek to increase the number of tables on which we have placements. Finally, by adding our enhanced systems to tables that already have our content, we can increase the billable units per table. For example, on a blackjack table that has one of our side bets, we can add a second side bet and a progressive jackpot for each side bet, thereby increasing the billable units for that table from one to four. Our current product placements are heavily concentrated around blackjack, and we have developed or licensed side bets and other game content to address other table game categories such as baccarat, roulette and craps.
iGaming Strategy. Our iGaming strategy is centered on maximizing content distribution across a wide array of online platforms. The iGaming content mirrors the offerings of land-based games and our customer in this channel base spans both business to consumer ("B2C") and business to business ("B2B") models. This dual approach enables us to forge direct partnerships with random number generator ("RNG") operators while also leveraging our global presence through B2B Live Dealer collaborations. In the digital gaming world, a "skin" refers to a uniquely branded and marketed casino URL. Operators often manage multiple skins to cater to diverse markets and themes. Our strategy focuses on expanding our content reach across as many skins as possible and maximizing the number of our games featured on each skin. Looking forward, we anticipate further legalization of online gaming across additional U.S. states, creating opportunities for our partners to engage a broader audience, however such expansion of iGaming is dependent on state and local legislators and regulators.
Recurring Revenue and Gross Profit
A majority of our clients contract with us to use our products and services on a month-to-month or annual basis with typically a 30–45 day termination notice requirement. We invoice our clients monthly, either in advance for unlimited use or in arrears for actual use, depending on the product or contract terms. Such recurring revenues accounted for the majority of our total revenues in 2025. In 2023, we entered into perpetual license arrangements with a large customer where the customer paid an amount up front for hardware required to operate our products and to have a perpetual right to use our gaming systems. In 2025 and 2024, these perpetual license transactions accounted for 4% and 11%, respectively, of our total net revenues.
In general, our license revenues have few direct costs thereby generating high gross profit margins. We do not report “gross profit” in our statements of operations included in this report. Instead, gross profit would be comparable to “revenues” minus “cost of ancillary products and assembled components,” both of which are presented in our statements of operations. For the game content that we license from third parties, we pay royalties to game owners whose content we sub-license to casino operators. Depending on the relationship between Galaxy and the licensor, those royalties are either deducted from gross revenue to arrive at net revenue or are included in operating expenses.
For more information about our revenues, operating income and assets, see “Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Financial Information” included in this report.
STRATEGY
Our long-term business strategy focuses on increasing our value to casino clients by offering them enhanced services and support, and by producing innovative products and game play methodologies that their players enjoy. We believe that by increasing the value of our products and services to clients, we can continue to build our recurring revenues in both existing and new markets. To achieve this objective, we employ the following strategies:
Expand our portfolio of services, products and technologies;
Increase our per unit revenues by leveraging our Enhanced Table Systems;
Expand the number of markets we serve;
Grow our iGaming content and partner base; and
Promote the use of our game content in adjacent gaming markets.
Expand our portfolio of services, products and technologies. Our strategy is to be an important vendor to casino operators by offering a complete and comprehensive portfolio of services, games, products, systems, technologies and methodologies for casino table games. We continuously develop and/or seek to acquire or license new proprietary table games to complement our existing offerings and to extend our penetration of proprietary table games on the casino floor. We believe we have a significant opportunity to replicate the success we have had with blackjack side bets by continuing to develop content for the other significant public domain casino games of baccarat, roulette and craps.
Increase our per unit revenues by leveraging our Enhanced Table Systems. Our Enhanced Table Systems are typically placed on tables where we already have our side bet or premium game content deployed. By adding our Enhanced Table Systems, we increase the revenue we earn from that table. Gaming operators deploy the Enhanced Table Systems because they generally increase the win for the casino by an amount that significantly exceeds the cost to license the system from us. Our product strategy includes making Electronic Table Systems that support a multitude of side bets and premium games across several casino game segments (e.g., blackjack, craps, roulette, baccarat, etc.).
Expand the number of markets we serve. We have made continuous efforts to obtain licensure in new markets.
Grow our iGaming content and partner base. We intend to increase our revenues from iGaming in several ways. First, we expect that our existing licensees will see growth in their current markets while adding new markets in the U.S. and elsewhere. Second, we intend to add new licensees in the iGaming segment. And finally, we intend to add to the number of games that we license to both existing and new licensees.
Promote the use of our game content in adjacent gaming markets. We have proprietary table game content that is well-known and popular in physical casinos and online casinos. One example is the Electronic Table Games (“ETG”) market, which offers table game content on touch-screen video devices. As casinos face rising labor costs, traditional table games that require one or more physical dealers can become unprofitable at low bet minimums, and casinos expand the use of ETGs to address this opportunity. Currently, we are licensing our content, IP, and brands to manufacturers and suppliers of ETGs.
COMPETITION
We compete with several companies that develop and provide proprietary table games, electronic gaming platforms, game enhancements and related services. We believe that the principal competitive factors in our market include products and services that appeal to casinos and players, jurisdictional approvals and a well-developed sales and distribution network.
We believe that our success will depend upon our ability to remain competitive in our field. Competition can be based on price, brand recognition, player appeal and the strength of underlying intellectual property and superior customer service. Larger competitors may have longer operating histories, greater brand recognition, more firmly established supply relationships, superior capital resources, wider distribution channels and better product inventory than we do. Smaller competitors may be more able to participate in developing and marketing table games, compared to other gaming products, because of the lower cost and complexity associated with the development of these products and a generally less stringent regulatory environment. We compete with others in efforts to obtain or create innovative products, obtain financing, acquire other gaming companies, and license and distribute products. We compete on these bases, as well as on the strength of our sales, service and distribution channels.
Our land-based competitors include, but are not limited to, Light & Wonder, Inc.; International Game Technology; Play AGS, Inc.; TCS/John Huxley; Aces Up Gaming LLC; Genesis Gaming Solutions, Inc.; and Masque Publishing. Most of these competitors are larger than we are, have more financial resources than we do, have more business segments than we do, and have the ability to combine multiple products and provide discounts in connection with the combinations. In addition, we expect additional competitors to emerge in the future. There can be no assurances that we will be able to compete effectively in the future and failure to compete successfully in the market could have a material adverse effect on our business.
Unlike our land-based operations, we distribute iGaming content from competitors like AGS and select Light & Wonder offerings to partners worldwide. This approach has strengthened our position as a leading global distributor of table games content. To date, we have formed partnerships with some of the world’s largest gaming companies, including, but not limited to Evolution AB, Pragmatic Play Software Development Ltd., Playtech Software Ltd., SoftConstruct (Malta) Ltd., Digitain LLC, Hillside Technology Ltd. (Bet365), Entain, Flutter Entertainment, Plc, and Crown Gaming, Inc. (DraftKings).
SUPPLIERS
We own the content for the majority of our Core Side Bets and Premium Games and we license some games from others, to whom we pay royalty fees when we sub-license those games to others (including in the online gaming sector). We generally have multi-year licensing agreements for this content. With respect to our Enhanced Table Systems, we obtain most of the parts for our products from third-party suppliers, including both off-the-shelf items as well as components manufactured to our specifications. We also assemble a small number of parts in-house that are used both for product assembly and for servicing existing products. We generally perform warehousing, quality control, final assembly and shipping functions from our facilities in Las Vegas, Nevada, although small inventories are maintained, and repairs are performed by our remote field service employees.
In our iGaming business, we license some of our game content from third-party providers for sub-licensing to online operators along with the content we own outright. We pay royalties to the owners of the content that we license from them.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
We seek to develop and maintain a robust pipeline of new products and services to bring to market. We employ a staff of engineers, graphic artists and game developers at our corporate offices to support, improve and upgrade our products and to develop and explore other potential table game products, technologies, methodologies and services. We also will use outside services for research and development from time to time.
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Our products and the intellectual property associated with them are typically protected by patents, trademarks, copyrights and non-compete agreements. However, there can be no assurance that the steps we have taken to protect our intellectual property will be sufficient. Further, in the United States certain court rulings may make it difficult to enforce patents around the math relating to casino games, which makes us more dependent on copyrights and trademarks for protection. In addition, the laws of some foreign countries do not protect intellectual property to the same extent as the laws of the United States, which could increase the likelihood of infringement. Furthermore, other companies could develop similar or superior products without violating our intellectual property rights. If we resort to legal proceedings to enforce our intellectual property rights, the proceedings could be burdensome, disruptive, expensive, and distract the attention of management, and there can be no assurance that we would prevail.
We have been subject to litigation claiming that we have infringed the rights of others and/or that certain of our patents and other intellectual property are invalid or unenforceable. We have also brought actions against others to protect our rights.
GOVERNMENT REGULATION
We are subject to regulation by governmental authorities in most jurisdictions in which we offer our products. The development and distribution of casino games in land-based and iGaming markets, gaming equipment, systems technology and related services, as well as the operation of casinos, are all subject to regulation by a variety of federal, state, international, tribal, and local gaming regulatory agencies. While the regulatory requirements vary by jurisdiction, some require:
- Findings of suitability for the Company, individual officers, directors, key employees and major shareholders;
- Documentation of qualification, including evidence of financial stability;
- Specific product approvals for games and gaming equipment; and
- Licenses, registrations and/or permits.
Gaming regulatory requirements vary from country to country and some jurisdictions within countries, and obtaining licenses, registrations, findings of suitability for our officers, directors, and principal stockholders and other required approvals with respect to us, our personnel and our products are time consuming and expensive. Generally, gaming regulatory authorities have broad discretionary powers and may deny applications for or revoke approvals on any basis they deem reasonable. We have approvals that enable us to conduct our business in numerous countries and jurisdictions, subject in each case to the conditions of the particular approvals. These conditions may include limitations as to the type of game or product we may sell or lease, as well as limitations on the type of facility, such as riverboats, and the territory within which we may operate, such as tribal nations or certain countries in relation to iGaming content distribution. Gaming laws and regulations serve to protect the public interest and ensure gambling related activity is conducted honestly, competitively and free of corruption. Regulatory oversight additionally ensures that the local authorities receive the appropriate amount of gaming tax revenues. As such, our financial systems and reporting functions must demonstrate high levels of detail and integrity.
We also have authorizations with certain Native American tribes throughout the United States that have compacts with the states in which their tribal dominions are located or operate or propose to operate casinos. These tribes generally require suppliers of gaming and gaming-related equipment to obtain authorizations. Gaming on Native American lands within the United States is governed by the
Federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988 (“IGRA”) and specific tribal ordinances and regulations. Class III gaming (table games and slot machines, for example), as defined under IGRA, also requires a Tribal-State Compact, which is a written agreement between a specific tribe and the respective state. This compact authorizes the type of Class III gaming activity and the standards, procedures and controls under which the Class III gaming activity must be conducted. The National Indian Gaming Commission (“NIGC”) has oversight authority over gaming on Native American lands and generally monitors tribal gaming, including the establishment and enforcement of required minimum internal control standards. Each tribe is sovereign and must have a tribal gaming commission or office established to regulate tribal gaming activity to ensure compliance with IGRA, NIGC, and its Tribal-State Compact. We have complied with each of the numerous vendor licensing, specific product approvals and shipping notification requirements imposed by Tribal-State Compacts and enforced by tribal and/or state gaming agencies under IGRA in the Native American lands in which we do business.
The nature of the industry and our worldwide operations make the license application process very time consuming and requires extensive resources. We engage legal resources familiar with local customs in certain jurisdictions to assist in keeping us compliant with applicable regulations worldwide. Through this process, we seek to assure both regulators and investors that all our operations maintain the highest levels of integrity and avoid any appearance of impropriety.
We have obtained or applied for all required government licenses, permits, registrations, findings of suitability and approvals necessary to develop and distribute gaming products in all jurisdictions where required. Although many regulations at each level are similar or overlapping, we must satisfy all conditions individually for each jurisdiction. Additionally, in certain jurisdictions we license our products through distributors authorized to do business in those jurisdictions.
In addition to what may be required of our officers, board members, key employees and substantial interest holders, any of our stakeholders, including but not limited to investors, may be subject to regulatory requests and suitability findings. Failure to comply with regulatory requirements or obtaining a finding of unsuitability by a regulatory body could result in a substantial or total loss of investment.
In the future, we intend to seek the necessary registrations, licenses, approvals, and findings of suitability for us, our products, and our personnel in other jurisdictions throughout the world where such is required. However, we may be unable to obtain such necessary items, or if such items are obtained, may be revoked, suspended, or conditioned. In addition, we may be unable to obtain on a timely basis, or to obtain at all, the necessary approvals of our future products as they are developed, even in those jurisdictions in which we already have existing products licensed or approved. If the necessary registrations are not sought after or the required approvals not received, we may be prohibited from selling our products in that jurisdiction or may be required to sell our products through other licensed entities at a reduced profit.
EMPLOYEES
As of December 31, 2025, we had 47 full-time employees, including executive officers, management personnel, accounting personnel, office staff, sales staff, service technicians and research and development personnel. As needed, we also employ part-time and temporary employees and pay for the services of independent contractors.
Available Information
Our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to those reports are accessible on our website at https://ir.galaxygaming.com by clicking on the tab labeled “SEC Filings.” These reports are made available, without charge, as soon as is reasonably practicable after we file or furnish them electronically with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The information contained on, or that can be accessed through, our website is not a part of, or incorporated by reference into, this Annual Report on form 10-K.
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS
The pendency of our agreement to be acquired by Parent may have an adverse effect on our business, operating results and our stock price, and may result in the loss of employees, customers, suppliers, and other business partners.
On July 18, 2024, we entered into the Merger Agreement. We are subject to risks in connection with the announcement and pendency of the Merger regardless of whether the Merger is completed, including, but not limited to, the following:
changes in our business, operations, financial position, and prospects;
market assessments of the likelihood that the Merger will be consummated;
any delay in the expected timeframe of the Merger;
the amount of cash offered per share will not be increased to account for positive changes in our business, assets, liabilities, prospects, outlook, financial condition, or results of operations during the pendency of the Merger, including any successful execution of our current strategy as an independent company or in the event of any change in the market price of, analyst estimates of, or projections relating to, our common stock;
potential adverse effects on our relationships with our current customers, suppliers and other business partners, or those with which we are seeking to establish business relationships, due to uncertainties about the Merger;
we have incurred, and will continue to incur, significant costs, expenses and fees for professional services and other transaction costs in connection with the Merger, and many of these fees and costs are payable by us regardless of whether the Merger is consummated;
potential adverse effects on our ability to attract, recruit, retain, and motivate current and prospective employees who may be uncertain about their future roles and relationships with us following the completion of the Merger, and the possibility that our employees could lose productivity as a result of uncertainty regarding their employment following the Merger;
the pendency and outcome of the legal proceedings that have been or may be instituted against us, our directors, executive officers and others relating to the transactions contemplated by the Merger Agreement;
the possibility of disruption to our business, including increased costs and diversion of management time and resources that could otherwise have been devoted to other opportunities that may have been beneficial to us;
in certain instances, the Merger Agreement requires us to pay a termination fee to Parent, which could require us to use available cash that would have otherwise been available for general corporate purposes; and
other developments beyond our control, including, but not limited to, changes in domestic or global economic conditions that may affect the timing or success of the Merger.
The adverse effects of the pendency of the Merger could be exacerbated by any delays in completion of the Merger or termination of the Merger Agreement.
While the Merger is pending, we are subject to contractual restrictions that could harm our business, operating results and our stock price.
The Merger Agreement includes restrictions on the conduct of our business prior to the completion of the Merger, generally requiring us to conduct our businesses in all material respects in the ordinary course of business, to use reasonable best efforts to cooperate in seeking regulatory approvals, and to not engage in certain specified activities without Parent’s prior consent. We may find that these and other obligations in the Merger Agreement may delay or prevent us from or limit our ability to respond effectively to competitive pressures, industry developments and future business opportunities that may arise during such period, even if our management and board of directors think they may be advisable. These restrictions could adversely impact our business, operating results and our stock price and our perceived acquisition value, regardless of whether the Merger is completed.
The failure to complete the Merger within the expected timeframe or at all may adversely affect our business and our stock price.
The consummation of the Merger is subject to a number of closing conditions, including, among other things, the receipt of certain gaming regulatory approvals. Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, the outside date for completion of the Merger was automatically extended from July 18, 2025 to October 18, 2025 and then subsequently automatically extended to January 18, 2026, in each case, due to the condition with respect to the receipt of gaming regulatory approvals not being satisfied as of such outside dates. On November 24, 2025, pursuant to an amendment to the Merger Agreement, the outside date for completion of the Merger was extended from January 18, 2026 to July 17, 2026. The failure to obtain or the delay in obtaining the required gaming regulatory approval has delayed and could further delay completion of the Merger or impose additional costs or limitations on us or may result in the termination of the Merger. There can be no assurance that these conditions to the completion of the Merger will be satisfied, or that the Merger will be completed on the proposed terms, within the expected timeframe or at all. If the Merger is not completed, we may be subject to negative publicity or be negatively perceived by the investment or business communities, and our stock price could fall to the extent that our current stock price reflects an assumption that the Merger will be completed. Furthermore, if the Merger is not completed, regardless of the reason, we may suffer other consequences that could adversely affect our business and results of our operations.
The Merger Agreement with Parent limits our ability to pursue alternative transactions which could deter a third party from proposing an alternative transaction.
The Merger Agreement contains provisions that, subject to certain exceptions, limit our ability to initiate, solicit, or knowingly facilitate (including by way of furnishing non-public information) the submission of any inquiries, regarding, or the making of any inquiry, proposal or offer that constitutes, or would reasonably be expected to lead to, a Takeover Proposal (as defined in the Merger Agreement), or take certain other restricted actions in connection therewith. It is possible that these or other provisions in the Merger Agreement might discourage a potential competing acquirer that might have an interest in acquiring all or a significant part of our outstanding common stock from considering or proposing an acquisition or might result in a potential competing acquirer proposing to pay a lower per share price to acquire our common stock than it might otherwise have proposed to pay.
We and our directors may be subject to litigation challenging the Merger, and an unfavorable judgment or ruling in any such lawsuits could prevent or delay the consummation of the Merger and/or result in substantial costs.
Beginning on September 11, 2024, seven purported stockholders of Galaxy have sent demands to the Company, two of which included draft complaints. On October 18, 2024, two purported stockholders filed complaints relating to the Merger Agreement disclosures, captioned Finger v. Galaxy Gaming, Inc., et al., Index No. 655536/2024 (N.Y. Sup. Ct.) and Coffman v. Galaxy Gaming, Inc., et al., Index No. 655530/2024 (N.Y. Sup. Ct.). The demand letters and complaints allege that the definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed by the Company on September 26, 2024, is materially incomplete and misleading because it omitted certain information related to the Merger (as defined herein), including but not limited to information about the Company’s financial projections and analyses performed by Galaxy’s financial advisor, Macquarie Capital (USA) Inc.
Additional lawsuits and demand letters arising out of the Merger may also be filed or received in the future. The outcome of any such demands and complaints and any litigation ensuing from such demands and complaints cannot be assured, including the amount of fees and costs associated with defending these claims or any other liabilities that may be incurred in connection therewith. Whether or not any plaintiff’s claim is successful, this type of litigation can result in significant costs and divert our attention and resources from the Merger and ongoing business activities, which could adversely affect our operations. In addition, if dismissals are not obtained or a settlement is not reached, these lawsuits could prevent or delay completion of the Merger.
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
A smaller reporting company is not required to provide the information required by this Item.
ITEM 1C. CYBERSECURITY
Risk Management and Strategy
We have developed and implemented cybersecurity risk management processes intended to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of our critical systems and information. Our cybersecurity risk management program includes:
- physical, technological and administrative controls intended to support our cybersecurity and data governance framework, including protections designed to protect the confidentiality, integrity and availability of our key information systems;
- risk assessments designed to help identify material cybersecurity risks to our critical systems and information;
- designated team members are responsible for managing our cybersecurity risk assessment processes, our security controls, and our response to cybersecurity incidents; and
- the use of external service providers, where appropriate, to assess, test or otherwise assist with aspects of our security controls.
We have not identified risks from known cybersecurity threats, that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect us, including our operations, business strategy, results of operations, or financial condition.
Governance
Our Board considers cybersecurity risk as part of its risk oversight function. The Board receives periodic reports from management on the integrity of our technology communication infrastructure and any cybersecurity risks. In addition, management updates the Board, as necessary, regarding any material cybersecurity incidents, as well as any incidents with lesser impact potential.
Our management team, including our Chief Financial Officer, along with third party infrastructure providers are responsible for assessing and managing our material risks from cybersecurity threats. Our Chief Financial Officer has primary responsibility for our overall cybersecurity risk management program.
Our management team supervises efforts to prevent, detect, mitigate, and remediate cybersecurity risks and incidents through various means, which may include briefings from external security personnel; threat intelligence and other information obtained from governmental, public or private sources; and alerts and reports produced by security tools deployed in the information technology environment.
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES
We do not own any real property used in the operation of our current business. We maintain our corporate office at 6480 Cameron Street, Suite 305, Las Vegas, Nevada, where we currently occupy approximately 14,000 square feet of combined office and warehouse space. We also maintain a small warehouse and service facility in Kent, Washington and a small office in Richland, Washington. See Note 8 to our audited financial statements included in Item 8 “Financial Statements and Supplementary Financial Information” for further details.
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS
We have been named in and have brought lawsuits in the normal course of business. See Note 10 to our audited financial statements included in Item 8 “Financial Statements and Supplementary Financial Information” for further details.
ITEM 4. MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES
A smaller reporting company is not required to provide the information required by this Item.
TRANSFER AGENT
Our stock transfer agent and registrar is Pacific Stock Transfer Company located at 6725 Via Austi Parkway, Suite 300, Las Vegas, Nevada, 89119. Their telephone number is (540) 216-0187.
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following is a discussion and analysis of our financial condition, results of operations and liquidity and capital resources as of and for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024. This discussion should be read together with our audited consolidated financial statements and related notes included in Item 8. Financial Statements and Supplementary Financial Information. Some of the information contained in this discussion includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties; therefore our “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” should be reviewed for a discussion of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results described in, or implied by, such forward-looking statements.
OVERVIEW
We develop, acquire, assemble and market technology and entertainment-based products and services for the gaming industry for placement on casino floors, card rooms and on legal internet gaming sites. Our products and services primarily relate to licensed casino operators’ table games activities and focus on either increasing their profitability and productivity or expanding their gaming entertainment offerings in the form of proprietary table games, electronically enhanced table game platforms, and other ancillary equipment. In addition, we license intellectual property to legal internet gaming operators. Our products and services are offered in various highly regulated markets and certain non-regulated (where such is not illegal) markets throughout the world. Our products are assembled at our headquarters in Las Vegas, Nevada, as well as outsourced for certain sub-assemblies in the United States.
Agreement and Plan of Merger with Evolution
On July 18, 2024, we entered into the Merger Agreement providing for the Company’s acquisition by Evolution Malta Holding Limited in a cash transaction. The Merger is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain closing conditions, including stockholder approval of the Merger Agreement and the receipt of certain gaming regulatory approvals. At the special meeting of the Company’s stockholders held on November 12, 2024, stockholders voted to approve the Merger. Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, the outside date for completion of the Merger was automatically extended from July 18, 2025 to October 18, 2025 and then subsequently automatically extended to January 18, 2026, in each case, due to the condition with respect to the receipt of gaming regulatory approvals not being satisfied as of such outside dates. On November 24, 2025, pursuant to an amendment to the Merger Agreement, the outside date for completion of the Merger was extended from January 18, 2026 to July 17, 2026. The Company and Evolution continue to be actively engaged with gaming regulators to secure the remaining regulatory approvals to satisfy the gaming approval closing condition. However, no assurance can be given that the required regulatory approvals will be obtained and, even if all such approvals are obtained, no assurance can be given to the timing of the regulatory approvals. We expect the Merger to be completed by the extended outside date of July 17, 2026 subject to satisfaction or waiver of the closing conditions. Upon completion of the Merger, the Company will become a privately held company and shares of Company’s common stock will no longer be listed on any public market.
Results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
Our net revenue consists of the following components:
| Years Ended December 31, | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | Change | % Change | ||||||||
| Revenue: | |||||||||||
| Core Revenues: | |||||||||||
| Recurring License Revenue | $ | 20,939,953 | $ | 21,028,970 | ) | -0.4 | % | ||||
| Perpetual License Sales of Progressive Gaming Systems | 1,181,379 | 3,502,053 | ) | -66.3 | % | ||||||
| Gross Revenue | 22,121,332 | 24,531,023 | ) | -9.8 | % | ||||||
| Royalties Netted against Gross Revenue | (2,964,477 | ) | (3,143,931 | ) | -5.7 | % | |||||
| Total Core Revenue | $ | 19,156,855 | $ | 21,387,092 | ) | -10.4 | % | ||||
| Digital Revenues: | |||||||||||
| Recurring License Revenue | $ | 16,326,504 | $ | 14,283,982 | 14.3 | % | |||||
| Gross Revenue | 16,326,504 | 14,283,982 | 14.3 | % | |||||||
| Royalties Netted against Gross Revenue | (4,609,807 | ) | (3,933,608 | ) | ) | 17.2 | % | ||||
| Total Digital Revenue | $ | 11,716,697 | $ | 10,350,374 | 13.2 | % | |||||
| Consolidated Revenues: | |||||||||||
| Recurring License Revenue | $ | 37,266,457 | $ | 35,312,952 | 5.5 | % | |||||
| Perpetual License Sales of Progressive Gaming Systems | 1,181,379 | 3,502,053 | ) | -66.3 | % | ||||||
| Gross Revenue | 38,447,836 | 38,815,005 | ) | -0.9 | % | ||||||
| Royalties Netted against Gross Revenue | (7,574,284 | ) | (7,077,539 | ) | ) | 7.0 | % | ||||
| Revenue | $ | 30,873,552 | $ | 31,737,466 | ) | -2.7 | % | ||||
| Costs and expenses | |||||||||||
| Cost of ancillary products and assembled components | $ | 780,377 | $ | 1,509,776 | ) | -48.3 | % | ||||
| Selling, general and administrative | 17,232,172 | 19,685,457 | ) | -12.5 | % | ||||||
| Research and development | 931,307 | 1,057,183 | ) | -11.9 | % | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 3,209,679 | 2,863,507 | 12.1 | % | |||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 540,407 | 919,649 | ) | -41.2 | % | ||||||
| Total costs and expenses | 22,693,942 | 26,035,572 | ) | -12.8 | % | ||||||
| Income from operations | 8,179,610 | 5,701,894 | 43.5 | % | |||||||
| Other income (expense): | |||||||||||
| Interest income | 45,743 | 780,933 | ) | -94.1 | % | ||||||
| Interest expense | (3,587,921 | ) | (9,066,203 | ) | -60.4 | % | |||||
| Foreign currency exchange (loss) gain | (39,879 | ) | 13,913 | ) | -386.6 | % | |||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | (2,969,585 | ) | — | ) | 0.0 | % | |||||
| Total other expense, net | (6,551,642 | ) | (8,271,357 | ) | -20.8 | % | |||||
| Income (loss) before provision for income taxes | $ | 1,627,968 | $ | (2,569,463 | ) | -163.4 | % | ||||
| Provision for income taxes | (144,349 | ) | (57,647 | ) | ) | 150.4 | % | ||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 1,483,619 | $ | (2,627,110 | ) | -156.5 | % |
All values are in US Dollars.
Revenue
Recurring core revenue decreased $89,017, or 0.4% for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to the same period in the prior year. This decrease was primarily driven by the impact of casino closures experienced in North America and partially offset by increased revenue in Europe, Middle East and Africa and to a lesser extent placements of our new GOS progressive gaming system, which launched earlier in the year. Royalties netted against gross core revenue decreased $179,454 for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to the same period in the prior year. This decrease was due to lower royalties paid to third-parties for licensed intellectual property. Perpetual license sales of our progressive gaming systems was $1,181,379, representing a 66.3% percent decrease for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to the same period in the prior year. This decline was primarily driven by a strategic decision by management to prioritize higher-margin, recurring revenue streams, as well as the timing of customer purchases. Gross digital revenues of $16,326,504, increased $2,042,522, or 14.3% for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to the same period in the prior year. This favorable growth reflects the ongoing expansion of digital content into new markets and the continued success of offering
competitive products with brand recognition. Net of royalties, digital revenues increased by $1,366,323, representing growth of 13.2% for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to the same period in the prior year.
Cost and Expenses
Cost of ancillary products and assembled component expense decreased $729,399, or 48.3% for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to the same period in the prior year. The activity in cost of ancillary products and assembled components reflects the component costs associated with the perpetual license sales of our progressive gaming systems.
Selling, general and administrative expenses decreased $2,453,285, or 12.5% for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to the same period in the prior year. This decrease was primarily driven by a $2,335,202 reduction in costs associated with special projects, most notably legal expenses incurred related to the acquisition by Evolution. Normalized for the impact of special projects and excluding the related fees of $1,154,753 and $3,489,955 for the years ended December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, selling, general, and administrative expenses decreased $118,083, or 0.7% for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to the same period in the prior year. The decrease was primarily driven by lower legal and accounting expenses unrelated to special projects and partially offset by increased tradeshow expenses.
Research and development expenses for the year ended December 31, 2025, were $931,307 compared to $1,057,183 for the comparable prior-year period, representing a decrease of $125,876, or 11.9%. This decrease was driven primarily by reduced employee compensation costs as well as reduced travel costs.
Depreciation and amortization increased $346,172, or 12.1% for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to the same period in the prior year. This increase was primarily driven by amortization expense for certain intangible assets placed in service and to a lesser extent, depreciation expense associated with incremental placements of assets deployed at client locations.
Stock-based compensation expenses decreased $379,242, or 41.2% for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to the same period in the prior year. The decrease was primarily attributable to reduced stock‑based compensation expense for employees, driven largely by the absence of a $194,600 RSU expense recognized in the prior year for an executive, as well as reduced stock‑based compensation for the Board of Directors in 2025 following a reduction in board membership from five to four.
Interest expense decreased $5,478,282, or 60.4% for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to the same period in the prior year. This decrease was due to reduced interest rates and a reduced principal balance as a result of the refinancing of our long-term debt on January 6, 2025. Interest income decreased $735,190, or 94.1% compared to the prior year period, primarily due to lower cash balances.
The Company recognized a loss on extinguishment of debt of $2,969,585 for the year ended December 31, 2025 related to the refinancing of our debt from Fortress to BMO, primarily driven by the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs.
Income tax provision was $144,349 for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to income tax provision of $57,647 for the comparable prior-year period. The increase was driven by higher state income taxes and the change in valuation allowance. In addition, the prior-year tax provision included a tax benefit from the release of an uncertain tax position reserve, which was not applicable in the current-year period.
Primarily as a result of the factors described above, we had net income of $1,483,619 for the year ended December 31, 2025, as compared to a net loss of approximately $2,627,110 for the same period in the prior year.
Adjusted Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortization (“Adjusted EBITDA”). Adjusted EBITDA includes adjustments to U.S. GAAP net income (loss) to exclude interest, income taxes, depreciation, amortization, stock-based compensation, foreign currency exchange (gain), and severance and other expenses related to litigation, and other adjustments to reflect changes that occur in our business but do not represent ongoing operations, including loss on extinguishment of debt. Adjusted EBITDA is not a measure of performance defined in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (“U.S. GAAP”). However, Adjusted EBITDA is used by management to evaluate our operating performance. Management believes that disclosure of the Adjusted EBITDA metric offers investors, regulators and other stakeholders a view of our operations in the same manner management evaluates our performance. When combined with U.S. GAAP results, management believes Adjusted EBITDA provides a comprehensive understanding of our financial results. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net income or (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities as a measure of operating results or of liquidity. It may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies, and it excludes financial information that some may consider important in evaluating our performance. A reconciliation of U.S. GAAP net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA is as follows:
| Years Ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adjusted EBITDA Reconciliation: | 2025 | 2024 | ||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 1,483,619 | $ | (2,627,110 | ) | |
| Interest expense | 3,587,921 | 9,066,203 | ||||
| Interest income | (45,743 | ) | (780,933 | ) | ||
| Provision for income taxes | 144,349 | 57,647 | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 3,209,679 | 2,863,507 | ||||
| EBITDA | 8,379,825 | 8,579,314 | ||||
| Stock-based compensation (1) | 540,407 | 919,649 | ||||
| Employee severance costs and other expenses (2) | 83,030 | 24,482 | ||||
| CEO transition expenses (3) | — | 8,200 | ||||
| Professional fees, acquisition costs and other (4) | 1,154,753 | 3,489,955 | ||||
| (Gain) loss on disposal of assets (5) | (5,824 | ) | 33,245 | |||
| Foreign exchange loss (gain) (6) | 39,879 | (13,913 | ) | |||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt (7) | 2,969,585 | — | ||||
| Tariffs (8) | 95,380 | — | ||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 13,257,035 | $ | 13,040,932 |
(1) Represents the non-cash expense associated with the value of equity awards granted to employees, directors and consultants by the Company.
(2) Represents costs associated with the severance of employees.
(3) Represents Company reimbursed moving expenses incurred by the new President and CEO, Matthew Reback.
(4) Represents professional fees and transaction-related fees incurred related to acquisitions, mergers and professional fees incurred for other projects not considered part of the normal course of business.
(5) Represents gains and losses related to the write off of certain fixed assets.
(6) Represents foreign exchange losses and gains associated with the fluctuations of foreign currency rates.
(7) Represents the loss on the extinguishment of debt associated with the refinancing of our debt from Fortress to BMO.
(8) Represents the total amount expended on tariffs.
Liquidity and capital resources. We have generally been able to fund our continuing operations, our investments, and the obligations under our existing borrowings through cash flow from operations. We may require additional capital to undertake acquisitions or to repay in full our indebtedness. Our ability to access capital for operations or for acquisitions will depend on conditions in the capital markets and investors’ perceptions of our business prospects and such conditions and perceptions may not always favor us.
As of December 31, 2025, we had total current assets of $11,569,839 and total assets of $27,500,619. As of December 31, 2024, we had total current assets of $24,171,920 and total assets of $41,010,731. The decrease in current assets as of December 31, 2025, compared to December 31, 2024, was primarily due to the decreased cash and cash equivalents driven by cash used to refinance our debt from Fortress to BMO. The decrease in total assets as of December 31, 2025, compared to December 31, 2024, was primarily due to the decrease of current assets noted above and a decrease in other intangible assets and operating lease right-of-use assets as a result of amortization in 2025.
Our total current liabilities as of December 31, 2025, increased to $8,055,001 from $6,602,744 as of December 31, 2024, primarily due to an increase in the current portion of long-term debt for upcoming payments to BMO.
Based on our current forecast of operations, we believe we will have sufficient liquidity to fund our operations and to meet the obligations under our financing arrangements as they come due over at least the next 12 months.
We continue to file applications for new or enhanced licenses in several jurisdictions, which may result in significant future legal and regulatory expenses. A significant increase in such expenses may require us to postpone growth initiatives or investments in personnel and research and development of our products. It is our intention to continue such initiatives and investments.
Our operating activities provided cash of $7,697,622 for the year ended December 31, 2025, compared to cash provided of $4,098,634 for the year ended December 31, 2024. This change is mainly attributable to net income in the current year compared to a net loss in the prior year period. This change also reflects a variance of $2,150,208 in use of assets and liabilities that relate to operations. Additionally, the Company recognized a loss on extinguishment of debt of $2,969,585 due to the refinancing of the Fortress loan to BMO, depreciation and amortization increased $346,172 primarily driven by amortization related to intangible assets placed in service and to a lesser extent, depreciation related to assets deployed at client locations, $1,375,377 decline in amortization of debt issuance costs and debt discounts, $379,242 decline in stock-based compensation and an increase in bad debt of $88,053.
Investing activities used cash of $2,825,540 for the year ended December 31, 2025, and $1,622,604 for the year ended December 31, 2024. This increase in cash used was primarily due to the decrease in the transfer of title of assets deployed at client locations to perpetual license customers, along with higher spending on assemblies in process, increased investment in internally developed software, and additional acquisitions of property and equipment.
Cash used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2025, was $18,856,227. This compares to $886,126 cash used by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2024. The increase in cash used was primarily due to the refinancing of our debt from Fortress to BMO and principal payments made on the BMO term loan in the current year.
Credit Facility. On January 6, 2025, we entered into a new credit agreement with BMO that provides for a $2,000,000 senior secured revolving credit facility and a $45,000,000 senior secured term loan. On January 6, 2025, we borrowed $45,000,000 under the new term loan and used this amount plus cash on hand to repay all amounts outstanding under the previous term loan agreement, which was terminated. Pursuant to the terms of the Credit Agreement, the new term loan and new revolving credit facility will mature on January 6, 2028, as the merger with Evolution Malta Holding Limited was not completed by December 31, 2025.
Critical Accounting Policies. Our consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. We consider the following accounting policies to be the most important to understanding and evaluating our financial results.
Revenue recognition. We account for our revenue in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers. We generate revenue primarily from the licensing of our intellectual property. We recognize revenue under recurring fee license contracts monthly as we satisfy our performance obligation, which consists of granting the customer the right to use our intellectual property. Amounts billed are determined based on flat rates or usage rates stipulated in the customer contract.
We sell the perpetual right to use our intellectual property, and from time to time, sell the units used to deliver the gaming systems. Control transfers and we recognize revenue at a point in time when the gaming system is available for use by a customer, which is no earlier than the shipment of the products to the customer or an intermediary for the customer.
Off-balance sheet arrangements. As of December 31, 2025, there were no off-balance sheet arrangements.
Recently issued accounting pronouncements. We do not expect the adoption of recently issued accounting pronouncements to have a significant impact on our results of operations, financial position or cash flow.
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
A smaller reporting company is not required to provide the information required by this Item.
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY FINANCIAL INFORMATION
INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
| Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, (Baker Tilly US, LLP, San Diego, CA, PCAOB ID: 23) | 20 |
|---|---|
| Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2025 and 2024 | 21 |
| Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 | 22 |
| Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Deficit for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 | 23 |
| Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024 | 24 |
| Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements | 25 |
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Shareholders and the Board of Directors of
Galaxy Gaming, Inc.
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Galaxy Gaming, Inc. (the “Company”) as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the related consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss), stockholders’ deficit and cash flows for the years then ended, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the consolidated financial position of the Company as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, and the consolidated results of its operations and its cash flows for the years then ended, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s consolidated financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (“PCAOB”) and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Company is not required to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits we are required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.
Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures to respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
Critical Audit Matters
Critical audit matters are matters arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that (1) relate to accounts or disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or complex judgments. We determined that there are no critical audit matters.
/s/ Baker Tilly, US LLP
San Diego, California
March 27, 2026
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2020.
GALAXY GAMING, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024
| ASSETS | December 31,<br>2024 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current assets: | |||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 4,306,683 | $ | 18,118,043 | ||
| Accounts receivable, net of allowance of 241,283 and 154,729, respectively | 5,742,383 | 4,719,717 | |||
| Income tax receivable | 126,311 | 96,212 | |||
| Prepaid expenses | 1,394,462 | 1,237,948 | |||
| Total current assets | 11,569,839 | 24,171,920 | |||
| Property and equipment, net | 118,115 | 69,916 | |||
| Operating lease right-of-use assets | 280,429 | 533,163 | |||
| Assets deployed at client locations, net | 4,125,723 | 3,334,266 | |||
| Goodwill | 1,091,000 | 1,091,000 | |||
| Other intangible assets, net | 10,225,783 | 11,443,753 | |||
| Other assets | 89,730 | 366,713 | |||
| Total assets | 27,500,619 | $ | 41,010,731 | ||
| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT | |||||
| Current liabilities: | |||||
| Accounts payable | 1,876,338 | $ | 2,646,153 | ||
| Accrued expenses | 3,178,328 | 2,828,290 | |||
| Current portion of operating lease liabilities | 298,006 | 286,019 | |||
| Current portion of long-term debt | 2,416,108 | 842,282 | |||
| Revenue contract liability | 286,221 | — | |||
| Total current liabilities | 8,055,001 | 6,602,744 | |||
| Long-term operating lease liabilities | 2,944 | 297,714 | |||
| Long-term debt and liabilities, net | 36,867,804 | 54,120,183 | |||
| Deferred tax liabilities, net | 49,145 | 44,429 | |||
| Total liabilities | 44,974,894 | 61,065,070 | |||
| Commitments and Contingencies (See Note 10) | |||||
| Stockholders’ deficit | |||||
| Preferred stock, 10,000,000 shares authorized; 0.001 par value; 0 shares issued and outstanding | — | — | |||
| Common stock, 65,000,000 shares authorized; 0.001 par value; 25,354,623 and 25,115,299 shares issued and outstanding, respectively | 25,354 | 25,115 | |||
| Additional paid-in capital | 20,663,931 | 19,948,363 | |||
| Accumulated deficit | (38,267,617 | ) | (39,751,236 | ) | |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | 104,057 | (276,581 | ) | ||
| Total stockholders’ deficit | (17,474,275 | ) | (20,054,339 | ) | |
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ deficit | 27,500,619 | $ | 41,010,731 |
All values are in US Dollars.
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
GALAXY GAMING, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024
| Year Ended | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||
| Revenue: | ||||||
| Licensing fees | $ | 30,873,552 | $ | 31,737,466 | ||
| Total revenue | 30,873,552 | 31,737,466 | ||||
| Costs and expenses: | ||||||
| Cost of ancillary products and assembled components | 780,377 | 1,509,776 | ||||
| Selling, general and administrative | 17,232,172 | 19,685,457 | ||||
| Research and development | 931,307 | 1,057,183 | ||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 3,209,679 | 2,863,507 | ||||
| Stock-based compensation | 540,407 | 919,649 | ||||
| Total costs and expenses | 22,693,942 | 26,035,572 | ||||
| Income from operations | 8,179,610 | 5,701,894 | ||||
| Other income (expense): | ||||||
| Interest income | 45,743 | 780,933 | ||||
| Interest expense | (3,587,921 | ) | (9,066,203 | ) | ||
| Foreign currency exchange (loss) gain | (39,879 | ) | 13,913 | |||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | (2,969,585 | ) | — | |||
| Total other expense, net | (6,551,642 | ) | (8,271,357 | ) | ||
| Income (loss) before provision for income taxes | 1,627,968 | (2,569,463 | ) | |||
| Provision for income taxes | (144,349 | ) | (57,647 | ) | ||
| Net income (loss) | 1,483,619 | (2,627,110 | ) | |||
| Foreign currency translation adjustment | 380,638 | (159,539 | ) | |||
| Comprehensive income (loss) | $ | 1,864,257 | $ | (2,786,649 | ) | |
| Net income (loss) per share: | ||||||
| Basic | $ | 0.06 | $ | (0.10 | ) | |
| Diluted | $ | 0.06 | $ | (0.10 | ) | |
| Weighted-average shares outstanding: | ||||||
| Basic | 26,038,125 | 25,715,409 | ||||
| Diluted | 26,217,127 | 25,715,409 |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
GALAXY GAMING, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN STOCKHOLDERS’ DEFICIT
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024
| Common Stock | Additional <br>Paid-in | Accumulated | Accumulated <br>Other <br>Comprehensive | Total Stockholders' | |||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shares | Amount | Capital | Deficit | Income (Loss) | Deficit | ||||||||||
| Beginning balance, January 1, 2024 | 24,845,439 | $ | 24,846 | $ | 18,972,901 | $ | (37,124,126 | ) | $ | (117,042 | ) | $ | (18,243,421 | ) | |
| Net loss | — | — | — | (2,627,110 | ) | — | (2,627,110 | ) | |||||||
| Foreign currency translation loss | — | — | — | — | (159,539 | ) | (159,539 | ) | |||||||
| Stock options exercised | 38,333 | 38 | 56,044 | — | — | 56,082 | |||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 231,527 | 231 | 919,418 | — | — | 919,649 | |||||||||
| Balance, December 31, 2024 | 25,115,299 | $ | 25,115 | $ | 19,948,363 | $ | (39,751,236 | ) | $ | (276,581 | ) | $ | (20,054,339 | ) | |
| Net income | — | — | — | 1,483,619 | — | 1,483,619 | |||||||||
| Foreign currency translation income | — | — | — | — | 380,638 | 380,638 | |||||||||
| Stock options exercised | 140,000 | 140 | 175,260 | — | — | 175,400 | |||||||||
| Stock-based compensation | 99,324 | 99 | 540,308 | — | — | 540,407 | |||||||||
| Balance, December 31, 2025 | 25,354,623 | $ | 25,354 | $ | 20,663,931 | $ | (38,267,617 | ) | $ | 104,057 | $ | (17,474,275 | ) |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
GALAXY GAMING, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
YEARS ENDED December 31, 2025 AND 2024
| Year Ended | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||||||
| Net income (loss) | $ | 1,483,619 | $ | (2,627,110 | ) | |
| Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash provided by operating activities: | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 3,209,679 | 2,863,507 | ||||
| Amortization of right-of-use assets | 259,649 | 252,379 | ||||
| Amortization of debt issuance costs and debt discount | 148,221 | 1,523,598 | ||||
| Bad debt expense (recovery) | 51,490 | (36,563 | ) | |||
| (Gain) loss on disposal of property & equipment | (5,824 | ) | 33,245 | |||
| Deferred income tax | 4,715 | (16,360 | ) | |||
| Stock-based compensation | 540,407 | 919,649 | ||||
| Loss on extinguishment of debt | 2,969,585 | — | ||||
| Changes in operating assets and liabilities: | ||||||
| Accounts receivable | (736,431 | ) | (504,868 | ) | ||
| Income tax receivable | (29,908 | ) | (49,528 | ) | ||
| Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 78,753 | 302,235 | ||||
| Other assets | 276,982 | 81,233 | ||||
| Accounts payable | (772,877 | ) | 1,516,825 | |||
| Accrued expenses | 223,038 | 278,093 | ||||
| Revenue contract liability | 286,221 | (167,014 | ) | |||
| Operating lease liabilities | (289,697 | ) | (270,687 | ) | ||
| Net cash provided by operating activities | 7,697,622 | 4,098,634 | ||||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||||||
| Investment in internally developed software | (992,688 | ) | (705,501 | ) | ||
| Acquisition of property and equipment | (122,948 | ) | (56,607 | ) | ||
| Acquisition of assemblies in process | (466,366 | ) | (45,931 | ) | ||
| Acquisition of assets deployed at client locations | (1,475,926 | ) | (1,997,383 | ) | ||
| Transfer of title of assets deployed at client locations to perpetual license customer | 232,388 | 1,182,818 | ||||
| Net cash used in investing activities | (2,825,540 | ) | (1,622,604 | ) | ||
| Cash flows from financing activities: | ||||||
| Proceeds from BMO Credit Agreement | 45,000,000 | — | ||||
| Principal payments on long-term debt (Fortress) | (57,576,929 | ) | (942,208 | ) | ||
| Principal payments on long-term debt (BMO) | (5,375,000 | ) | — | |||
| Principal payments on long-term debt (Insurance) | (311,441 | ) | — | |||
| Payments of debt issuance costs | (630,024 | ) | — | |||
| Fees associated with debt transactions — prior debt | (138,233 | ) | — | |||
| Proceeds from stock option exercises | 175,400 | 56,082 | ||||
| Net cash used in financing activities | (18,856,227 | ) | (886,126 | ) | ||
| Effect of exchange rate changes on cash | 172,785 | (163,375 | ) | |||
| Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents | (13,811,360 | ) | 1,426,529 | |||
| Cash and cash equivalents – beginning of period | 18,118,043 | 16,691,514 | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents – end of period | $ | 4,306,683 | $ | 18,118,043 | ||
| Supplemental cash flow information: | ||||||
| Cash paid for interest | $ | 3,431,538 | $ | 7,542,605 | ||
| Cash paid for income taxes | $ | 167,580 | $ | 123,536 | ||
| Supplemental schedule of non-cash activities: | ||||||
| Insurance acquired under note payable | $ | 235,267 | $ | 330,370 | ||
| Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities | $ | 6,914 | $ | — |
The accompanying notes are an integral part of the consolidated financial statements.
GALAXY GAMING, INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2025 AND 2024
NOTE 1. NATURE OF OPERATIONS
Unless the context indicates otherwise, references to “Galaxy Gaming, Inc.,” “we,” “us,” “our,” or the “Company,” refer to Galaxy Gaming, Inc., a Nevada corporation (“Galaxy Gaming”).
We are an established global gaming company specializing in the design, development, acquisition, assembly, marketing and licensing of proprietary casino table games, side bets, and associated technology, platforms and systems for the casino and iGaming industries. Casinos use our proprietary products and services to enhance their gaming operations and improve their profitability and productivity, as well as to offer popular cutting-edge gaming entertainment content and technology to their players. We market our products and services to online and land-based casinos worldwide with products currently present in North America, the Caribbean, Central America, the United Kingdom, Europe and Africa, and to cruise ships exploring the world's oceans. We license our products and services for use in regulated land-based gaming markets. We also license our content and distribute content from other companies to licensed iGaming operators in gaming markets throughout the world where iGaming is not illegal.
On July 18, 2024, we entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “Merger Agreement”) with Evolution Malta Holding Limited, a company registered in Malta (“Parent” or "Evolution"), and Galaga Merger Sub, Inc., a Nevada corporation and direct wholly owned subsidiary of Parent (“Merger Sub”), pursuant to which, and subject to the terms and conditions thereof, Merger Sub would merge with and into the Company (the “Merger”), with the Company surviving the Merger as a wholly owned subsidiary of Parent.
Upon the closing of the Merger, each share of common stock, par value $0.001 per share of the Company issued and outstanding immediately prior to the effective time of the Merger, other than any Company common stock (i) owned by Company stockholders who are entitled to demand and have properly and validly demanded their appraisal rights under Nevada law or (ii) owned by Parent, Merger Sub, the Company or by any of their respective subsidiaries, will be converted automatically into the right to receive $3.20 per share in cash, without interest and subject to any applicable withholding taxes.
Consummation of the Merger is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain closing conditions, including approval by at least a majority of the voting power of the outstanding shares of the Company’s common stock of the Merger Agreement and the receipt of certain gaming regulatory approvals. At the special meeting of the Company’s stockholders held on November 12, 2024, stockholders voted to approve the Merger.
Under the terms of the Merger Agreement, if the Merger has not been consummated by October 18, 2025 (the "First Extended Outside Date"), either Galaxy or Evolution may terminate the Merger Agreement; provided that such date shall be automatically extended to January 18, 2026 (the "Second Extended Outside Date") if, on the First Extended Outside Date, all conditions to the Merger would have been satisfied or waived if the closing had taken place on the First Extended Outside Date, other than the closing conditions related to the absence of certain legal constraints, or the receipt of certain gaming regulatory approvals (the "Gaming Approval Closing Condition"). As of October 18, 2025, all conditions to the Merger would have been satisfied or waived if the closing occurred on such date, other than the Gaming Approval Closing Condition. In accordance with the foregoing terms, on October 18, 2025, the First Extended Outside Date was automatically extended to January 18, 2026. Pursuant to Amendment to No. 1 to Agreement and Plan of Merger dated November 24, 2025, the Second Extended Outside Date was further extended to July 17, 2026 (the "Amended Outside Date").
Galaxy and Evolution continue to be actively engaged with gaming regulators to secure the approvals required to satisfy the Gaming Approval Closing Condition, and, subject to regulatory approvals and satisfaction of all closing conditions, the closing of the Merger is expected to occur by the Amended Outside Date.
NOTE 2. SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of presentation. The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”) and the rules of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). In the opinion of management, the accompanying consolidated financial statements contain all necessary adjustments (including all those of a recurring nature and those necessary in order for the financial statements to not be misleading) and all disclosures to present fairly our financial position and the results of our operations and cash flows for the periods presented.
Basis of accounting. The consolidated financial statements have been prepared on the accrual basis of accounting in conformity with U.S. GAAP. Use of estimates and assumptions. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires the Company to make decisions based upon estimates, assumptions, and factors considered relevant to the circumstances. Such decisions include the selection of applicable accounting principles and the use of judgment in their application, the results of which impact reported amounts and disclosures. Changes in future economic conditions or other business circumstances may affect the outcomes of the estimates and assumptions. Accordingly, actual results could differ materially from those anticipated.Consolidation. The financial statements are presented on a consolidated basis and include the results of the Company and its wholly owned subsidiaries, Progressive Games Partner, LLC ("PGP") and Galaxy Gaming-01 LLC ("GG-01"). All intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated in consolidation.Reclassifications. Certain accounts and financial statement captions in the prior period have been reclassified to conform to the current period financial statement presentations and had no effect on net income (loss).Cash and cash equivalents. Cash and cash equivalents consist primarily of deposits held at major banks and highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less. With the exception of funds held outside the U.S., these deposits are in insured banking institutions, which are insured up to $250,000 per account. To date, we have not experienced uninsured losses. Accounts receivable and allowance for credit losses. Accounts receivable are stated at face value net of allowance for credit losses. Management estimates the allowance for expected credit losses balance using relevant available information from internal and external sources, relating to past events, current conditions, and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Historical credit loss experience provides the basis for the estimation of expected credit losses. Adjustments to historical loss information are made for differences in the current environmental economic conditions and reasonable and supportable forecast. The allowance for expected credit losses on financial instruments is measured on a collective (pool) basis when similar risk characteristics exist. Accounts receivable are non-interest bearing. Accounts are written off when management deems them to be uncollectible. Recoveries of accounts previously written off are recorded when received.
For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, there was no material activity in allowance for credit losses. Assets deployed at client locations, net. Our Enhanced Table Systems are assembled by us and accounted for as assemblies in process until deployed at our casino clients’ premises. Assemblies in process are maintained at the Company and externally at third-party warehouses. Once deployed and placed into service at client locations, the assets are transferred from assemblies in process and reported as assets deployed at client locations. Assemblies in process are stated at cost, net of accumulated depreciation. Depreciation on assets deployed at client locations is calculated using the straight-line method over a three-year period and commences on the date they are transferred to the client location.Property and equipment, net. Property and equipment are being depreciated over their estimated useful lives (three to five years) using the straight-line method of depreciation (Property and equipment are analyzed for potential impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable and exceeds their fair value.)Goodwill. The excess of the purchase price of an acquired business over the estimated fair value of the assets acquired and the liabilities assumed, is recorded as goodwill. The Company tests for possible impairment of goodwill at least annually, or when circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. The Company has the option to begin with a qualitative assessment, commonly referred to as “Step 0”, to determine whether it is more likely than not that the reporting unit’s fair value of goodwill is less than its carrying value. This qualitative assessment may include, but is not limited to, reviewing factors such as the general economic environment, industry and market conditions, changes in key assumptions used since the most recently performed valuation and overall financial performance of the reporting units. If the Company determines that it is more likely than not that a reporting unit’s fair value is less than its carrying value, the Company performs a quantitative goodwill impairment analysis, and depending upon the results of that measurement, the recorded goodwill may be written down and charged to income from operations when the carrying amount of the reporting unit exceeds the fair value of the reporting unit.
Other intangible assets, net. The following intangible assets have finite lives and are being amortized using the straight-line method over their estimated economic lives as follows:
| Patents | 4 - 20 years |
|---|---|
| Customer relationships | 9 - 22 years |
| Trademarks | 20 - 30 years |
| Intellectual property | 12 years |
| Non-compete agreements | 9 years |
| Software | 3 years |
Software relates primarily to assets where costs are capitalizable during the application development phase. External and internal labor-related costs associated with product development are included in software. The Company reviews its identifiable intangible assets for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset may not be recoverable. Impairment losses are recognized for identifiable intangibles, other than goodwill, when indicators of impairment are present and the estimated undiscounted cash flows are not sufficient to recover the assets’ carrying amount. No impairment was recorded for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024.
Fair value of financial instruments. Fair value is defined as a market-based measurement intended to estimate the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date under current market conditions. The Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) Topic 820, Fair Value Measurement (“ASC 820”), defines fair value and provides guidance on how to measure it. ASC 820 outlines required disclosures and describes valuation techniques, including the market approach (using comparable market prices), the income approach (present value of future income or cash flows), and the cost approach (replacement cost of an asset's service capacity). ASC 820 also establishes a fair value hierarchy, which requires an entity to maximize the use of observable inputs when measuring fair value. These inputs are categorized as follows:
- Level 1: Observable inputs such as quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets or liabilities.
- Level 2: Inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly. These include quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets and quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active.
- Level 3: Unobservable inputs that reflect the reporting entity’s own assumptions.
The carrying values of cash equivalents, accounts receivable and accounts payable approximate fair value due to their short-term nature. The estimated fair value of our long-term debt approximates its carrying value based upon our expected borrowing rate for debt with similar remaining maturities and comparable risk (level 2). The Company currently has no financial instruments measured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis based on valuation reports provided by counterparties. Leases. The Company classifies leases at inception as operating leases or finance leases in accordance with ASC 842, "Leases." We account for lease components (such as rent payments) separately from non-lease components (such as common-area maintenance costs, real estate and sales taxes and insurance costs). Operating and finance leases with terms greater than 12 months are recorded on the consolidated balance sheets as right-of-use assets with corresponding lease liabilities. Lease liabilities are amortized over the lease term using the effective interest method, while lease assets are depreciated over the shorter of the asset's useful life or the lease term. The discount rate used to determine present value is typically the incremental borrowing rate at lease commencement, unless the implicit rate in the lease is readily determinable. Subsequent changes in lease terms or payments are adjusted accordingly.Revenue recognition. We account for our revenue in accordance with ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASC 606").Costs of ancillary products and assembled components. Ancillary products include pay tables (display of payouts), bases, layouts, signage and other items as they relate to support of specific proprietary games in connection with the licensing of our games. Assembled components represent the cost of the equipment, devices and incorporated software used to support our Enhanced Table Systems.Research and development. Research and development costs are related primarily to software product development costs and is expensed as incurred until ready for its intended use.Foreign currency translation. The functional currency for PGP is the Euro. Gains and losses from settlement of transactions involving foreign currency amounts are included in other income or expense in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Gains and losses resulting from translating assets and liabilities from the functional currency to U.S. dollars are included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in the Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Deficit.Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share. Basic earnings (loss) per share is calculated by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average number of shares of common stock outstanding during the period increased to include the number of
additional shares of common stock that would have been outstanding if the potentially dilutive securities had been issued. Potentially dilutive securities include outstanding stock options, outstanding warrants, shares to be purchased under the employee stock purchase plan, and unvested restricted stock units (“RSUs”). Segment information. Operating segments are defined as components of our enterprise for which separate financial information is regularly reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker ("CODM"),
CEO
, Matthew Reback, to assess performance and make operational decisions. Currently, we have two revenue streams—land-based gaming and online gaming—that are aggregated into a single reporting segment based on their similar economic characteristics, products, and distribution methods.
The CODM evaluates performance and allocates resources based on consolidated net income (loss), which is the primary performance metric for the reporting segment. Additionally, the CODM reviews reporting segment revenue in conjunction with consolidated revenues, expenses, and net income (loss) to assess performance. The information provided by the CFO in the monthly reporting package is the same information the CODM has received in the past. The accounting policies of the reporting segment are consistent with those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. Stock-based compensation. We recognize compensation expense for all restricted stock and stock option awards made to employees, directors and independent contractors. The fair value of restricted stock is measured using the closing price of our stock on the business day immediately preceding the grant date. The fair value of stock option awards is estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, and the portion that is ultimately expected to vest is recognized as compensation cost over the requisite service period. We have elected to recognize compensation expense for all options with graded vesting on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of the entire option. The determination of fair value using the Black-Scholes pricing model is affected by our stock price as well as assumptions regarding a number of complex and subjective variables, including expected stock price volatility, risk-free interest rate, expected dividends and projected employee stock option exercise behaviors. We estimate volatility based on historical volatility of our common stock, and estimate the expected term based on several criteria, including the vesting period of the grant and the term of the award. We estimate employee stock option exercise behavior based on actual historical exercise activity and assumptions regarding future exercise activity of unexercised, outstanding options. Income taxes. We are subject to income taxes in both the United States and in certain non-U.S. jurisdictions. We account for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740, Accounting for Income Taxes (“ASC 740”), using the asset and liability method. Under the asset and liability method, deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to temporary differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of existing assets and liabilities and their respective tax bases, and operating loss and tax credit carryforwards. These temporary differences will result in deductible or taxable amounts in future years when the reported amounts of the assets or liabilities are recovered or settled. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date. A valuation allowance is established when some or all of the Company's deferred tax assets do not meet the more-likely-than-not threshold of being realized. Adjustments to the valuation allowance increase or decrease our income tax provision or benefit. To the extent our analysis indicates that recovery is not more likely than not, we establish a valuation allowance against these deferred tax assets. Significant judgment is required in determining our provision for income taxes, our deferred tax assets and liabilities, and any valuation allowance recorded against our deferred tax assets. As of December 31, 2025, we recorded a valuation allowance against certain deferred tax assets.
In the ordinary course of business, there are transactions and calculations where the ultimate tax outcome is uncertain. Additionally, our tax returns are subject to audit by various tax authorities. Although we believe that our estimates are reasonable, actual results could differ from these estimates. We recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position if it is more-likely-than-not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by the taxing authorities, based on an evaluation of the technical merits of the position, which requires a significant degree of judgment.
Recently issued accounting pronouncements. In November 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update 2023-07, “Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures,” (“ASU 2023-07”), which is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, and requires retrospective application to all prior periods presented in the financial statements. ASU 2023-07 was issued to improve financial reporting by requiring disclosure of incremental segment information to enable investors to develop more decision-useful financial analyses. The Company adopted ASU 2023-07 in 2024.
Accounting Standard Update 2023-09, "Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures" ("ASU 2023-09"). In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, which requires more detailed income tax disclosures. The guidance requires entities to disclose disaggregated information about their effective tax rate reconciliation as well as expanded information on income taxes paid by jurisdiction. The disclosure requirements will be applied on a prospective basis, with the option to apply them retrospectively. The standard is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The Company has adopted ASU 2023-09 in the current year consolidated financial statements and footnote disclosures.
Accounting Standard Update 2024-03, "Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses" ("ASU 2024-03"). In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU 2024-03, which requires public business entities to disclose additional information about specific expense categories in the notes to financial statements at interim and annual reporting periods. The amendments in ASU 2024-03 are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026, and interim reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027. Early adoption
is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact that adoption of this new accounting guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements and footnote disclosures.
Accounting Standard Update 2025-05, "Measurement of Credit Losses for Accounts Receivable and Contract Assets" ("ASU 2025-05"). In July 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-05 to address challenges in applying the current expected credit loss ("CECL") model to current accounts receivable and contract assets related to revenue from customers. The amendments are intended to reduce the cost and complexity of estimating credit losses for current accounts receivables while maintaining decision-useful information for financial statement users. The amendments in ASU 2025-05 are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2025, and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted. The Company has adopted ASU 2025-05 in the current year consolidated financial statements and footnote disclosures.
Accounting Standards Update 2025-06, "Accounting for Internal-Use Software" ("ASU 2025-06"). In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU 2025-06 to simplify the accounting for internal-use software by replacing the stage-based model with a principles-based approach. The amendments aim to align accounting with modern development practices and reduce complexity. The amendments are effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2027, and interim periods within those annual periods. Early adoption is permitted. The Company is currently assessing the impact that adoption of this new accounting guidance will have on its consolidated financial statements and footnote disclosures.
We do not expect the adoption of recently issued accounting pronouncements to have a significant impact on our results of operations, financial position or cash flow.
NOTE 3. REVENUE RECOGNITION
Revenue recognition. We generate revenue primarily from the licensing of our intellectual property and the intellectual property that we license from third parties. We recognize revenue under recurring fee license contracts monthly as we satisfy our performance obligation, which consists of granting the customer the right to use said intellectual property. Amounts billed are determined based on flat rates or usage rates stipulated in the customer contract.
From time to time, we may sell the perpetual right to use our intellectual property for our progressive gaming systems, that is separate from the licensing of our game content and from time to time, sell the units used to deliver the progressive gaming systems. Control transfers and we recognize revenue at a point in time when the gaming system is available for use by a customer, which is no earlier than the shipment of the products to the customer or an intermediary for the customer.
From time to time, the Company licenses intellectual property from third-party owners and sub-licenses that intellectual property to its customers. In these arrangements, the Company usually agrees to pay the owner of the intellectual property a royalty based on the revenues the Company receives from licensing the intellectual property to its customers. Depending on the relationship between Galaxy and the licensor, those royalties are either deducted from gross revenue to arrive at net revenue or are included in operating expenses.
Disaggregation of revenue. The following table disaggregates our revenue by geographic location for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024. All of the royalty expense that is charged to a contra-revenue in our online gaming revenue stream has been allocated to the Europe, Middle East and Africa region in both periods presented below.
| Years Ended December 31, | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |||
| The Americas | $ | 17,018,643 | $ | 19,132,584 |
| Europe, Middle East and Africa | 13,854,909 | 12,604,882 | ||
| Total revenue | $ | 30,873,552 | $ | 31,737,466 |
Contract liabilities. Amounts billed and cash received in advance of performance obligations fulfilled are recorded as contract liabilities and recognized as revenue when performance obligations are fulfilled.
On May 10, 2023, the Company and a customer entered into an amended and restated agreement (the “Agreement”). The Agreement amends and restates a previous agreement between the parties, dated June 2, 2015, for the provision of licenses for certain table game content and related intellectual property which the Company, succeeded to as successor in interest by merger with PGP.
The Agreement guarantees a minimum payment from the customer of €6,000,000 Euros (converted to approximately $7,057,860 USD as of December 31, 2025) per each year ended March 31, 2024, 2025, 2026, and 2027. The amount is to be billed and paid based on minimum monthly payments of €500,000 Euros (converted to approximately $588,155 USD as of December 31, 2025). Any usage amount lower than the minimum monthly payment is deferred until the end of the contract year when the revenue is considered earned and can be recognized. For the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company has deferred €21,228 Euros in revenue (converted to approximately $24,971 USD as of December 31, 2025) compared to no deferred revenue in 2024. The deferred revenue amounts represent monthly amounts billed in excess of the monthly usage from the Licensee. The deferred revenue will be recognized at the end of the current contract year ending March 31, 2026, if aggregate performance during the current contract year has not equaled or exceeded €6,000,000 Euros.
Contract assets. The Company’s contract assets consist solely of unbilled receivables which are recorded when the Company recognizes revenue in advance of billings. Unbilled receivables are included in the balance of accounts receivable, net of allowance, on the balance sheet and totaled $2,091,932, $1,454,066, and $1,091,068 for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
Intellectual property agreements. From time to time, the Company purchases or licenses intellectual property from third-parties and the Company, in turn, utilizes that intellectual property in certain games licensed to customers. In these agreements, the Company may agree to pay the seller of the intellectual property a fee if and when the Company receives revenue from games containing the intellectual property.
Royalty agreements. For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, license royalty payments of $7,574,284, and $7,077,539, respectively, are recorded net in revenue.
NOTE 4. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT
Property and equipment consisted of the following:
| December 31, | December 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| Furniture and fixtures | $ | 185,536 | $ | 74,604 | ||
| Automotive vehicles | 135,337 | 171,671 | ||||
| Office and computer equipment | 177,624 | 165,607 | ||||
| Leasehold improvements | 35,531 | 35,531 | ||||
| Property and equipment, gross | 534,028 | 447,413 | ||||
| Less: accumulated depreciation | (415,913 | ) | (377,497 | ) | ||
| Property and equipment, net | $ | 118,115 | $ | 69,916 |
For the years ended December 31, 2025, and 2024, depreciation expense related to property and equipment was $80,573 and $51,500, respectively.
NOTE 5. Assets deployed at client locations
Assets deployed at client locations, net consisted of the following:
| December 31, | December 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| Enhanced table systems | $ | 4,002,997 | $ | 3,174,924 | ||
| Assemblies in process | 2,275,642 | 1,809,276 | ||||
| Less: accumulated depreciation | (2,152,916 | ) | (1,649,934 | ) | ||
| Assets deployed at client location, net | $ | 4,125,723 | $ | 3,334,266 |
For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, depreciation expense related to assets deployed at client locations was $918,448, and $794,524, respectively.
Assets deployed at client locations includes assemblies in process.
NOTE 6. OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Other intangible assets, net consisted of the following:
| December 31, | December 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| Patents | $ | 13,507,338 | $ | 13,507,338 | ||
| Customer relationships | 14,040,856 | 14,040,856 | ||||
| Trademarks | 2,880,967 | 2,880,967 | ||||
| Intellectual property | 2,029,071 | 2,000,000 | ||||
| Non-compete agreements | 660,000 | 660,000 | ||||
| Software | 3,101,464 | 2,137,847 | ||||
| Other intangible assets, gross | 36,219,696 | 35,227,008 | ||||
| Less: accumulated amortization | (25,993,913 | ) | (23,783,255 | ) | ||
| Other intangible assets, net | $ | 10,225,783 | $ | 11,443,753 |
For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, amortization expense related to other intangible assets was $2,210,658, and $2,017,483, respectively. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, $1,127,382 and $153,724 of other intangible assets have not been placed into service and remain unamortized at the end of each respective period.
Estimated future amortization expense is as follows:
| Years Ended December 31, | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $ | 2,070,266 |
| 2027 | 1,803,752 | |
| 2028 | 1,601,206 | |
| 2029 | 1,179,543 | |
| 2030 | 412,546 | |
| Thereafter | 3,158,470 | |
| Total | $ | 10,225,783 |
NOTE 7. ACCRUED EXPENSES
Accrued expenses consisted of the following:
| December 31, | December 31, | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |||
| Commissions and royalties | $ | 1,298,486 | $ | 1,080,787 |
| Payroll and related | 1,516,679 | 1,354,494 | ||
| Other | 363,163 | 393,009 | ||
| Total accrued expenses | $ | 3,178,328 | $ | 2,828,290 |
NOTE 8. LEASES
We have operating leases for our corporate office, two satellite facilities in the state of Washington and for certain office equipment. We account for lease components (such as rent payments) separately from the non-lease components (such as common-area maintenance costs, real estate and sales taxes and insurance costs). The discount rate represents the interest rate implicit in each lease or our incremental borrowing rate at lease commencement date.
As of December 31, 2025, no renewal option periods were included in any estimated minimum lease terms as the options were not deemed reasonably certain to be exercised. Our leases have remaining lease terms ranging from 6 months to 15 months. Some of these leases contain options that allow us to extend or terminate the lease agreement.
Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases is as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| Operating leases: | ||||||
| Operating lease right-of-use lease assets | $ | 280,429 | $ | 533,163 | ||
| Operating lease current liabilities | $ | 298,006 | $ | 286,019 | ||
| Operating lease long-term liabilities | 2,944 | 297,714 | ||||
| Total operating lease liabilities | $ | 300,950 | $ | 583,733 | ||
| Weighted-average remaining lease term in years: | ||||||
| Operating leases | 1.01 | 1.98 | ||||
| Weighted-average discount rate: | ||||||
| Operating leases | 4.4 | % | 4.6 | % |
The components of lease expense are as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |||
| Operating lease cost (1) | $ | 282,106 | $ | 290,836 |
| (1) Classified as selling, general and administrative expense |
Supplemental cash flow information related to leases is as follows:
| Year Ended December 31, | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |||
| Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities: | ||||
| Principal and interest payments related to operating leases | $ | 309,905 | $ | 299,595 |
| Right-of-use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities: | ||||
| Operating leases | $ | 6,914 | $ | — |
At December 31, 2025, future maturities of our operating lease liabilities are as follows:
| Amount | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Years ended December 31, | |||
| 2026 | $ | 305,311 | |
| 2027 | 2,985 | ||
| Total minimum lease payments | 308,296 | ||
| Less: imputed interest | (7,346 | ) | |
| Total operating lease liability | 300,950 | ||
| Less: current portion | (298,006 | ) | |
| Long-term portion | $ | 2,944 |
NOTE 9. LONG-TERM DEBT AND LIABILITIES
Long-term debt and liabilities consisted of the following:
| December 31, | December 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| BMO credit agreement | $ | 39,625,000 | $ | — | ||
| Fortress credit agreement | — | 57,576,929 | ||||
| Insurance notes payable | 166,108 | 242,282 | ||||
| Long-term debt and liabilities, gross | 39,791,108 | 57,819,211 | ||||
| Less: Unamortized debt issuance costs | (507,196 | ) | (2,856,746 | ) | ||
| Long-term debt and liabilities, net of debt issuance costs | 39,283,912 | 54,962,465 | ||||
| Less: Current portion of long-term debt | (2,416,108 | ) | (842,282 | ) | ||
| Long-term debt and liabilities, net | $ | 36,867,804 | $ | 54,120,183 |
BMO Credit Agreement. On January 6, 2025, the Company entered into a credit agreement with BMO Bank N.A. ("BMO"), a national banking association (the "Credit Agreement"). The Credit Agreement provides for senior secured financing in the aggregate amount of up to $47,000,000, consisting of a $2,000,000 senior secured revolving credit facility and a $45,000,000 senior secured term loan.
The new Credit Agreement replaces the Fortress Credit Agreement, which included a term loan with a maturity date of November 13, 2026. On January 6, 2025, the Company borrowed $45,000,000 under the new term loan and used this amount plus cash on hand to repay all amounts outstanding under the Fortress Credit Agreement, which was terminated.
Borrowings under the Credit Agreement bear interest at a rate equal to an applicable margin plus, at the Company’s option, either (1) at a floating rate equal to the base rate (the “Base Rate”) determined by reference to the greatest of: (a) the prime commercial rate announced or otherwise established by BMO, (b) the federal funds rate plus one half of 1%, and (c) the one-month Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") (as defined in the Credit Agreement) plus 1.00%; or (2) at a fixed rate based on Term SOFR with an interest period of one, three or six months (at the Company’s election). The applicable margin for borrowings is determined by reference to a pricing grid based on the Company’s then current Total Funded Debt to EBITDA Ratio (as defined in the Credit Agreement). The applicable margin for Base Rate loans ranges from 2.0% to 2.5% per annum. The applicable margin for SOFR loans ranges from 3.0% to 3.5% per annum. The Company pays interest on a monthly basis and has elected the one-month SOFR plus 1.00%. The Company will pay (i) a commitment fee equal to the applicable margin on the average daily undrawn amount under the new revolving credit facility, and (ii) a one-time closing fee based on the total commitments under the new term loan and new revolving
credit facility.
Pursuant to the terms of the Credit Agreement, the new term loan and new revolving credit facility will mature on January 6, 2028 as the merger with Evolution Malta Holding Limited was not completed by December 31, 2025.
The Credit Agreement contains customary representations and warranties, affirmative and negative covenants and events of default. The Credit Agreement includes financial covenants requiring the Company to maintain a maximum Total Funded Debt to EBITDA Ratio, a minimum Fixed Charge Coverage Ratio, minimum EBITDA, and maximum Capital Expenditures (each as defined in the Credit Agreement).
The Company’s obligations under the Credit Agreement are guaranteed by the Company’s domestic subsidiaries, and secured by a first-priority security interest in substantially all of the tangible and intangible personal property of the Company and each subsidiary.
Fortress Credit Agreement. On November 15, 2021, the Company entered into a senior secured term loan agreement with Fortress Credit Corp. (“Fortress Credit Agreement”) in the amount of $60,000,000. This loan was repaid in full on January 6, 2025, and the Fortress Credit Agreement was terminated.
Prior to its termination on January 6, 2025, the Fortress Credit Agreement bore interest at a rate equal to, at the Company’s option, either (a) London Interbank Offered Rate ("LIBOR") (or a successor rate, determined in accordance with the Fortress Credit Agreement) plus 7.75%, subject to a reduction to 7.50% upon the achievement of a net leverage target, or (b) a base rate determined by reference to the greatest of (i) the federal funds rate plus 0.50%, (ii) the prime rate as determined by reference to The Wall Street Journal’s “Prime Rate,” and (iii) the one-month adjusted LIBOR rate plus 1.00%, plus 6.75%, subject to a reduction to 6.50% upon the achievement of a net leverage target.
In response to ASU No. 2020-04, Reference Rate Reform (Topic 848) and effective May 30, 2023, the Benchmark Replacement replaced LIBOR under the Fortress Credit Agreement. The Benchmark Replacement is (a) the sum of: (i) Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") and (ii) 0.11448% for an Available Tenor of one-month's duration, 0.26161% for an Available Tenor of three-months duration, and 0.42826% for an Available Tenor of six months duration, or (b) the sum of: (i) Daily Simple SOFR and (ii) the spread adjustment selected or recommended by the Relevant Governmental Body for the replacement of the tenor of USD LIBOR with a SOFR-based rate having approximately the same length as the interest payment period.
The Fortress Credit Agreement had a final maturity of November 13, 2026. The obligations under the Fortress Credit Agreement were guaranteed by the Company’s subsidiaries and were secured by substantially all of the assets of the Company and its subsidiaries. The Fortress Credit agreement required, among other things, principal payments of $150,000 per quarter and included an annual sweep of 50% of excess cash flow commencing in 2023 based on results for the prior fiscal year. The Fortress Credit Agreement contained affirmative and negative financial covenants (as defined in the Fortress Credit Agreement) and other restrictions customary for borrowings of this nature. The Fortress Credit Agreement had no prepayment penalty after November 15, 2023.
In connection with entering into the Fortress Credit Agreement, the Company also issued warrants to purchase a total of up to 778,320 shares of the Company’s common stock to certain affiliates of Fortress at a price per share of $0.01 (the “Warrants”). The Warrants are exercisable at any time, subject to certain restrictions. For purposes of calculating earnings (loss) per share, the Warrants are considered outstanding.
As of December 31, 2025, future maturities of our long-term obligations are as follows:
| Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Years ended December 31, | ||
| 2026 | $ | 2,416,108 |
| 2027 | 3,375,000 | |
| 2028 | 34,000,000 | |
| Long-term liabilities, gross | $ | 39,791,108 |
NOTE 10. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
Concentration of risk. We are exposed to risks associated with customers who represent a significant portion of total revenues.
For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, we had the following client revenue concentrations:
| Location | 2025 Revenue | 2024 Revenue | Accounts<br>Receivable<br>December 31, 2025 | Accounts<br>Receivable<br>December 31, 2024 | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Client A | Europe | 18.8 | % | 20.4 | % | $ | 1,210,444 | $ | 1,186,528 | ||
| Client B | Europe | 11.6 | % | 6.4 | % | $ | 994,641 | $ | 226,025 |
Employment agreement amendment. On November 6, 2023, the “Company”, entered into an Employment Agreement, effective November 13, 2023, with Matt Reback to act as the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer. The Agreement, among other things (i) sets the term of his employment for the period from November 13, 2023, through November 13, 2026; (ii) provides for base compensation of $350,000 per year; (iii) provides for bonuses and a minimum guaranteed bonus of $80,000 for 2024; (iv) provides for other benefits for Mr. Reback; (v) provides for a grant of base options to purchase 400,000 shares of the Company’s restricted common stock; and, (vi) provides for Mr. Reback to be eligible to earn certain additional Long-Term Incentive Stock Grants based on achievement of certain business performance criteria as established by the Board.
Mr. Reback replaced Todd Cravens, who was the President and Chief Executive Officer. Effective November 10, 2023, Mr. Cravens’ employment with the Company ended. In connection with the separation of Mr. Cravens’ employment with the Company, the Company and Mr. Cravens executed a severance agreement on November 14, 2023. The severance agreement provided for: (a) a salary continuation of $325,000 payable over 26 biweekly payments, which began in November 2023 and ended in November 2024; (b) extended ability to exercise previously vested options to May 31, 2024, which he did not exercise; (c) continued coverage under the Company’s health plan, for up to 12 months, which ended December 2024, he did not elect extension coverage; (d) for providing transition services for the company, Mr. Cravens was paid $115,000 as follows: (i) $75,000 paid in November 2023; and (ii) the remaining $40,000 in equal monthly payments beginning December 2023 through August 2024. The total severance compensation paid to Mr. Cravens was $117,000 in 2023 and $323,000 in 2024, respectively.
On May 22, 2024, the Company entered into an Employment Agreement, effective May 28, 2024, with Steven Kopjo, to become the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, and subject to applicable gaming regulatory approvals, Secretary and Treasurer. The Agreement, among other things (i) sets the term for the employment period from May 28, 2024, through May 28, 2027; (ii) provides for base compensation of $250,000 per year; (iii) provides for other customary benefits; and, (iv) provides for a grant of base options to purchase 300,000 shares of Employer’s common stock with a strike price equal to the price per share of Employer’s common stock as reported on OTC Markets on the date such option is granted, which option will vest as follows: (a) as to the first 100,000 shares of stock, on May 28, 2025, (b) as to the next 100,000 shares of stock, on May 28, 2026, (c) as to the next 100,000 shares of stock, on May 28, 2027, all pursuant to the terms of a Stock Option Grant Agreement to be entered into by and between the Company and Mr. Kopjo.
Legal proceedings. In the ordinary course of conducting our business, we are, from time to time, involved in various legal proceedings, administrative proceedings, regulatory government investigations and other matters, including those in which we are a plaintiff or defendant, that are complex in nature and have outcomes that are difficult to predict.
An unexpected adverse judgment in any pending litigation could cause a material impact on our business operations, intellectual property, results of operations or financial position. Unless otherwise expressly stated, we believe costs associated with litigation will not have a material impact on our financial position or liquidity but may be material to the results of operations in any given period and, accordingly, no provision for loss has been reflected in the accompanying financial statements related to those matters.
Beginning on September 11, 2024, seven purported stockholders of Galaxy have sent demands to the Company and two of which included draft complaints. On October 18, 2024, two purported stockholders filed complaints, relating to the Merger Agreement disclosures, captioned Finger v. Galaxy Gaming, Inc., et al., Index No. 655536/2024 (N.Y. Sup. Ct.) and Coffman v. Galaxy Gaming, Inc., et al., Index No. 655530/2024 (N.Y. Sup. Ct.). The demand letters and complaints allege that the definitive proxy statement on Schedule 14A filed by the Company on September 26, 2024 is materially incomplete and misleading because it omitted certain information related to the Merger (as defined herein), including but not limited to information about the Company’s financial projections and analyses performed by Galaxy’s financial advisor, Macquarie Capital (USA) Inc. While we believe that the disclosures set forth in the proxy statement comply fully with all applicable law and deny the allegations in the demand letters and the complaints, in order to moot plaintiffs’ disclosure claims, avoid nuisance and possible expense and business delays, and provide additional information to our stockholders, on November 1, 2024, we determined to voluntarily supplement certain disclosures in the proxy statement related to the purported stockholders’ claims.
Regulatory matters. The Company is conducting a self‑initiated review of its historical sales and use tax compliance as part of its ongoing internal control and process improvement initiatives. In connection with this review, the Company identified a potential compliance gap related to the application of sales and use tax in certain jurisdictions for prior periods.
The Company has engaged third‑party tax advisors to assist in evaluating the matter and has voluntarily requested a managed audit in a certain jurisdiction. The managed audit process is ongoing and involves the evaluation of nexus, exemption applicability, penalty treatment, and other relevant factors.
As of December 31, 2025, the Company is unable to reasonably estimate the amount of any potential liability, if any, associated with this matter, as the outcome remains dependent on determinations that have not yet been finalized through the audit process. Accordingly, no accrual has been recorded in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
The Company will continue to evaluate this matter as additional information becomes available and will record an accrual and/or provide additional disclosure in future periods if and when a liability becomes probable and reasonably estimable.
Intellectual property agreements. From time to time, the Company purchases intellectual property from third-parties and the Company, in turn, utilizes that intellectual property in certain games licensed to customers. In these purchase agreements, the Company may agree to pay the seller of the intellectual property a fee, if and when, the Company receives revenue from games containing the intellectual property.
NOTE 11. INCOME TAXES
The components of the provision consist of the following for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024:
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. (loss) | $ | (9,892,170 | ) | $ | (10,051,064 | ) |
| Non-U.S. income | 11,520,138 | 7,481,601 | ||||
| Income (loss) before income taxes | $ | 1,627,968 | $ | (2,569,463 | ) | |
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
| Current: | ||||||
| Federal | $ | 843 | $ | (17,309 | ) | |
| State | 25,282 | 2,393 | ||||
| Foreign | 113,509 | 117,899 | ||||
| Total current | 139,634 | 102,983 | ||||
| Deferred: | ||||||
| Federal | 16,535 | 8,993 | ||||
| State | (11,820 | ) | (25,353 | ) | ||
| Total deferred | 4,715 | (16,360 | ) | |||
| Noncurrent | ||||||
| Federal | — | (28,976 | ) | |||
| Total Noncurrent | — | (28,976 | ) | |||
| Provision for income taxes | $ | 144,349 | $ | 57,647 |
The tax effects of significant temporary differences representing net deferred tax assets and liabilities consisted of the following at December 31, 2025 and 2024:
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deferred Tax Assets: | ||||||
| Right-of-use liability | $ | 67,558 | $ | 119,719 | ||
| Net operating loss | 519,957 | 403,289 | ||||
| Share based compensation | 544,474 | 459,640 | ||||
| Intangible assets | (452,099 | ) | 103,274 | |||
| Tax credits | 816,451 | 638,363 | ||||
| Capitalized R&D Cost | — | 407,919 | ||||
| Accruals and reserves | 376,079 | 107,861 | ||||
| Debt issuance costs | — | 128,645 | ||||
| Business Interest Expense Limitation | 99,489 | — | ||||
| Other | 94,206 | 70,527 | ||||
| Total deferred tax assets | 2,066,115 | 2,439,237 | ||||
| Total valuation allowance | (1,807,161 | ) | (2,102,373 | ) | ||
| Deferred Tax Liabilities: | ||||||
| Right-of-use asset | (62,952 | ) | (131,074 | ) | ||
| Prepaid assets | (93,449 | ) | (103,921 | ) | ||
| Basis difference in fixed assets | (151,698 | ) | (128,115 | ) | ||
| Other | — | (18,183 | ) | |||
| Total deferred tax liabilities | (308,099 | ) | (381,293 | ) | ||
| Net deferred tax liabilities | $ | (49,145 | ) | $ | (44,429 | ) |
The income tax provision differs from that computed at the federal statutory corporate income tax rate as follows:
| 2025 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amount | % | |||||
| Income tax (benefit) at statutory rate | $ | 341,873 | 21.0 | % | ||
| State and local income taxes (net of federal income tax effect) [a] | 3,421 | 0.2 | % | |||
| Foreign tax effects | 113,509 | 7.0 | % | |||
| Tax credits | (178,088 | ) | -10.9 | % | ||
| Change in valuation allowance | (244,349 | ) | -15.0 | % | ||
| Nontaxable or nondeductible items | ||||||
| Transaction costs | 84,042 | 5.2 | % | |||
| Share Based Compensation | (23,100 | ) | -1.4 | % | ||
| Other perms | 21,268 | 1.3 | % | |||
| Other reconciling items | ||||||
| RTP | (66,228 | ) | -4.1 | % | ||
| Other | 92,001 | 5.7 | % | |||
| Provision for income taxes | $ | 144,349 | 8.9 | % |
[a] State taxes in Illinois, Louisiana and New Jersey made up the majority (greater than 50 percent) of the tax effect in this category.
As previously disclosed for the year ended December 31, 2024, prior to the adoption of ASU 2023-09, the effective income tax rate differs from the statutory federal income tax rate as follows:
| 2024 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Tax provision computed at the federal statutory rate | $ | (458,856 | ) |
| Foreign rate differential | 52,559 | ||
| State income tax, net of federal benefit | 13,719 | ||
| Other permanent items | 660,115 | ||
| Credits | (205,311 | ) | |
| State tax true ups | (40,157 | ) | |
| Other rate changes, net of benefit | (28,859 | ) | |
| Change in valuation allowance | 64,437 | ||
| Provision for income taxes | $ | 57,647 |
The amounts of cash taxes paid are as follows:
| 2025 | ||
|---|---|---|
| US Federal | $ | 35,000 |
| State | ||
| California | 12,000 | |
| New Jersey | 3,000 | |
| Other States | 6,330 | |
| Foreign | ||
| Puerto Rico | 111,250 | |
| Income taxes paid (net of refunds received) | $ | 167,580 |
Net operating losses ("NOLs") and credit carryforwards as of December 31, 2025:
| Federal NOLs prior to 2018 | — | |
|---|---|---|
| Begin to Expire In | N/A | |
| Federal NOLs post 2017 | $ | 2,032,247 |
| Begin to Expire In | Indefinite | |
| State NOLs | $ | 2,022,341 |
| Begin to Expire In | 2032 | |
| Federal R&D Credits | $ | 301,341 |
| Begin to Expire In | 2042 | |
| Foreign Tax credit | $ | 515,110 |
| Begin to Expire In | 2030 |
As of December 31, 2025, the Company recognized federal and state net operating loss carryforwards of $2,032,247 and $2,022,341, respectively. The majority of the state carryforward amounts will begin to expire in
2040
, while some state net operating losses have an indefinite carryforward period. The federal carryforward does not expire and subject to utilization in future periods up to 80% of the federal taxable income.
In accordance with U.S. GAAP, the need to establish a valuation allowance against deferred tax assets is assessed periodically based on a more-likely-than-not realization threshold. Appropriate consideration is given to all positive and negative evidence related to that realization. This assessment considers, among other matters, the nature, frequency and severity of recent losses: forecasts of future profitability; the duration of statutory carryforward periods; experience with tax attributes expiring unused; and tax planning alternatives. The weight given to these considerations depends upon the degree to which they can be objectively verified.
A significant piece of objective negative evidence evaluated was the three-year cumulative loss position the company is in as of the period ended December 31, 2025. Such objective negative evidence limits the ability to consider other more subjective evidence such as projections of future income. The amount of the deferred tax asset considered realizable could be adjusted in future periods if the
objective negative evidence of a cumulative loss is no longer present, and more weight is given to subjective evidence such as future income and growth.
Upon assessing all of the relevant evidence, the Company determined it has not met the more-likely-than-not threshold to support the realization of all or part of its deferred tax assets. The Company has recorded a valuation allowance against certain of its deferred tax assets in the amount of $1,807,161. The current year change resulted in a tax benefit of $244,349 which impacted the Company's effective tax rate by (15.0%).
Uncertain Tax Positions
The aggregate changes in the balance of gross unrecognized tax benefits (included as part of deferred tax liabilities, net in the accompanying consolidated financial statements), which excludes interest and penalties, are as follows as of and for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024:
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beginning balance of unrecognized tax benefits | $ | 1,934 | $ | 30,909 | ||
| Decreases for tax positions related to the prior year | — | (28,975 | ) | |||
| Lapse of statutes of limitations | (1,934 | ) | — | |||
| Ending balance of unrecognized tax benefits | $ | — | $ | 1,934 |
Our total liability for unrecognized gross tax benefits was $0 at December 31, 2025. We have no accrual for interest or penalties related to uncertain tax positions at December 31, 2025 and 2024, and did not recognize interest or penalties in the statements of operations during the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, as such amounts would be immaterial, if any.
The Company is subject to U.S. federal income tax as well as many states jurisdictions in which the Company operates. The U.S. tax years from 2022 forward remain effectively open to examination due to the carryover of unused net operating losses and tax credits.
On July 4, 2025, the U.S. government enacted tax legislation commonly referred to as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The Company evaluated the impact of the legislation in accordance with ASC 740 and determined that it did not have a material effect on the Company's financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025.
NOTE 12. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
On July 15, 2024, the Board approved an amendment to the 2014 Plan to extend the term of the Plan for an additional ten years, effective as of January 1, 2024. The 2014 Plan is a broad-based plan under which shares of our common stock are authorized for issuance for awards, including stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, and cash incentive awards to members of our Board, executive officers, employees and independent contractors. At December 31, 2025, a total of 10,550,750 shares of our common stock were authorized for issuance. At December 31, 2025, 2,704,715 shares remained available for issuance as new awards under the 2014 Plan.
Stock Options
During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, we issued 30,000 and 440,000 options to purchase our common stock, respectively, to executive officers, employees and independent contractors. The fair value of all stock options granted for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, was determined to be $49,419 and $384,892, respectively, using the Black-Scholes option pricing model with the following assumptions:
| Options Issued For the Year Ended December 31, 2025 | Options Issued For the Year Ended December 31, 2024 | |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend yield | 0% | 0% |
| Expected volatility | 67.07% - 67.07% | 61.62% - 62.71% |
| Risk-free interest rate | 4.38% - 4.38% | 4.17% - 4.56% |
| Expected life (years) | 5.0 | 5.0 |
A summary of stock option activity is as follows:
| Common<br>Stock<br>Options | Weighted-<br>Average<br>Exercise<br>Price | Weighted-<br>Average <br>Remaining<br>Contractual<br>Term (Years) | Aggregate<br>Intrinsic<br>Value | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outstanding -- December 31, 2024 | 1,575,001 | $ | 2.43 | 3.1 | $ | 1,144,030 | |||
| Granted | 30,000 | 2.77 | — | — | |||||
| Exercised | (140,000 | ) | 1.25 | — | — | ||||
| Forfeited or expired | (220,000 | ) | 3.92 | — | — | ||||
| Outstanding -- December 31, 2025 | 1,245,001 | $ | 2.30 | 2.6 | $ | 1,016,320 | |||
| Exercisable -- December 31, 2025 | 713,333 | $ | 2.73 | 2.2 | $ | 412,532 |
A summary of unvested stock option activity is as follows:
| Common<br>Stock<br>Options | Weighted-<br>Average<br>Exercise<br>Price | Weighted-<br>Average <br>Remaining<br>Contractual<br>Term (Years) | Aggregate<br>Intrinsic<br>Value | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unvested – December 31, 2024 | 856,675 | $ | 1.91 | 3.9 | $ | 832,340 | |||
| Granted | 30,000 | 2.77 | — | — | |||||
| Vested | (348,340 | ) | 2.23 | — | — | ||||
| Forfeited | (6,667 | ) | 4.05 | — | — | ||||
| Unvested - December 31, 2025 | 531,668 | $ | 1.72 | 3.2 | $ | 603,788 |
As of December 31, 2025, our unrecognized share-based compensation expense associated with the stock options issued was $349,145, which is expected to be amortized over a weighted-average period of
1.57
years.
Restricted Stock
During the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, we issued an aggregate of 81,142 and 136,527 restricted shares of our common stock, valued at $229,634 and $255,042, respectively, to our board members in consideration of their service on the Board. These shares vested immediately on the grant dates.
At December 31, 2025 and 2024, unvested restricted shares were 0 and 36,364 respectively. The forfeitures of vested restricted shares were 18,182 and 0 in 2025 and 2024. As of December 31, 2025, there were 3,047,389 restricted shares outstanding.
NOTE 13. SEGMENT
We define operating segments as components of our enterprise for which separate financial information is reviewed regularly by the chief operating decision maker ("CODM"),
CEO
, Matthew Reback, to evaluate performance and make operating decisions. We currently have two revenue streams (land-based gaming and online gaming), which are aggregated into one reporting segment. The land-based revenue stream derives its revenues from casinos using our proprietary products to enhance their gaming operations. The online gaming ("iGaming") revenue stream derives its revenues from the licensing and distribution of our content to iGaming operators. The Company has intra-entity sales between subsidiaries. The accounting policies of each revenue stream are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies.
The CODM assesses performance of the revenue streams and allocates resources based on consolidated net income (loss), which is the primary performance metric. Net income (loss) is used to monitor budget versus actual results and assess the performance of the business. The measure of segment assets is reported on the Consolidated Balance Sheet as total assets, which are not allocated to individual revenue streams for performance evaluation by the CODM.
The Company determined the following significant expenses: cost of ancillary products and assembled components, selling, general and administrative, compensation and related expenses, research and development, depreciation and amortization, and stock-based compensation. The CODM reviews these significant expenses as provided in the monthly reporting package.
A summary of segment expense activity is as follows:
| Years Ended December 31, | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2024 | ||||
| Revenue: | |||||
| Total Core Revenue | $ | 19,156,855 | $ | 21,387,092 | |
| Total Digital Revenue | 11,716,697 | 10,350,374 | |||
| Consolidated Revenue | $ | 30,873,552 | $ | 31,737,466 | |
| Cost and expenses | |||||
| Cost of ancillary products and assembled components | $ | 780,377 | $ | 1,509,776 | |
| Selling, general and administrative | 9,819,406 | 12,057,139 | |||
| Compensation and related expenses | 8,185,853 | 8,454,485 | |||
| Research and development | 158,220 | 231,016 | |||
| Depreciation and amortization | 3,209,679 | 2,863,507 | |||
| Stock-based compensation | 540,407 | 919,649 | |||
| Total costs and expenses | $ | 22,693,942 | $ | 26,035,572 | |
| Net income (loss) | $ | 1,483,619 | $ | (2,627,110 | ) |
NOTE 14. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
On March 5, 2026, the Company filed an 8-K to update the market that while Galaxy and Evolution continue to be actively engaged with gaming regulators to satisfy the closing conditions related to the receipt of certain gaming regulatory approvals (the "Gaming Approval Closing Condition"), based on the information available as of the date of the 8-K and as of the date of this Current Report on Form 10-K, Galaxy anticipates closing of the transaction to occur prior to the Third Extended Outside Date, subject to satisfaction of the Gaming Approval Closing Condition.
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE
None.
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Disclosure controls and procedures are controls and other procedures that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports filed or submitted under the Exchange Act are recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms. Disclosure controls and procedures include, without limitation, controls and procedures designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in our reports submitted under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to management including our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
We carried out an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report. This evaluation was carried out under the supervision and with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and our Chief Financial Officer. Based upon that evaluation, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of December 31, 2025, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
Management's Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Our internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer and effected by our Board, management and other personnel, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of our financial reporting and the preparation of our financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Internal control over financial reporting includes policies and procedures that pertain to the maintenance of records that in reasonable detail accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our assets; provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of our financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with the authorization of our Board and management; and provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on our financial statements.
Under the supervision and with the participation of our management, including our Chief Executive Officer, we evaluated the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework set forth in Internal Control – Integrated Framework issued in 2013 by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“COSO”). Based on this evaluation under the criteria established in Internal Control – Integrated Framework, our management concluded that our internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2025.
This annual report is not required and does not include an attestation report of our registered public accounting firm regarding internal control over financial reporting.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
No change in our internal control over financial reporting occurred during our last fiscal quarter that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION
None.
ITEM 9C. DISCLOSURE REGARDING FOREIGN JURISDICTIONS THAT PREVENT INSPECTIONS
None.
Financial Solutions, the largest second look private label credit card issuer in the United States, from June 2016 to January 2018. Mr. Waters served as CEO of North America for Dollar Financial Group leading over 3000 employees throughout 850 finance centers from June 2015 through June 2016. In September of 2013, Mr. Waters assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer of CBV and served in that role until its successful sale in June 2015. Mr. Waters served on the Board of CBV Collection Services, LTD, a private equity and management owned company and one of the largest independent outsourcing, collection services and debt buying organizations in Canada, prior to his appointment as CEO. In 2010, Mr. Waters became Chief Executive Officer of B-Line, LLC, the largest purchaser and servicer of unsecured consumer bankruptcy claims in the country. At the time of its successful sale in late 2011, B-Line owned and serviced in excess of $300 million in assets. Mr. Waters joined Pacific National Bank, a privately held $2.3 billion 17 branch bank based in San Francisco, in 2006 as President and Chief Executive Officer until its sale to U.S. Bank in October 2009. In 2001, Mr. Waters became Chief Financial Officer of Camco, Inc., a specialty finance lender. Shortly after his appointment, Mr. Waters also absorbed the roles of President and Chief Operating Officer until the successful sale of the company in December 2005 to Cash America International, Inc. a NYSE listed company. A graduate of University of California, Los Angeles, Mr. Waters started his career with Wells Fargo Bank in 1988 where he held numerous executive positions throughout his 12 years with the bank, including President of the Southern Nevada region.
The Board considers Mr. Waters to be qualified to serve on the Board given his experience at running, successfully growing and exiting private equity sponsored companies and his skills at building and leading teams to achieve outstanding results using a combination of judgment, experience and enthusiasm.
Cheryl Kondra has been a Director since December 2021 and was named the Audit Committee Chairperson as of March 2022. In April 2025, Ms. Kondra was appointed to the Board of Directors of Accel Entertainment, Inc. Since June 2025, Cheryl has served as the Chair of the Audit Committee for Accel Entertainment, Inc. In addition, Ms. Kondra has served as Vice President of Internal Audit at Tractor Supply Company (NASDAQ:TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States since June 2020. Prior to Tractor Supply Company, she had an extensive career in gaming, having served as the VP of Internal Audit for Genting Americas from 2019-2020. Prior to that she was VP of Internal Audit and Chief Compliance Officer at Pinnacle Entertainment from October 2014 to September 2018. Ms. Kondra was the Chief Audit Executive at Caesars Entertainment from October 2007 to August 2014 and held various other positions with Harrah’s and Caesars Entertainment since 1997 within the Internal Audit and Compliance functions. Ms. Kondra has a Master of Accountancy degree and an undergraduate degree in Accounting. Ms. Kondra is a Certified Internal Auditor.
The Board considers Ms. Kondra qualified to serve on the Board based on her more than 25 years’ experience in the gaming industry and audit/compliance field, including in executive and leadership positions, and her ability to build strong teams to address the many audit, Sarbanes Oxley compliance, regulatory and legal issues impacting companies in the gaming sector. As a global audit and compliance leader, Ms. Kondra has earned a reputation for agile, ethical leadership among external auditors, colleagues, and clients for handling domestic and international audit and compliance requirements in publicly traded, startup, and PE-owned companies. A board presenter, team builder, industry speaker, and influential executive often sought to build and strengthen internal audit, she has achieved notable cost savings, with concurrent advances in risk identification, audit integrity, budget reductions, staff empowerment, and standards at Caesars Entertainment, Pinnacle Entertainment, Genting Americas, and Tractor Supply Company.
Meredith Brill is a Director and was appointed to the Board effective July 13, 2022. A graduate of the University of Toronto, Ms. Brill earned a Bachelor's Degree in Applied Science & Engineering in 1997 and a Law Degree from Osgoode Hall at York University in 2000. Ms. Brill is a private investor who focuses on evaluating special situation investments and unique business models. Prior to shifting to investing, she was an experienced Canadian intellectual property lawyer and Patent Agent with a chemical engineering background. Her legal career included all aspects of patent drafting and prosecution, intellectual property portfolio and management strategy, and competitive intelligence research.
The Board considers Ms. Brill’s extensive private investment experience and legal career with a heavy focus on patents and intellectual property qualifies her to serve on the Board.
Our bylaws authorize no fewer than one and no more than thirteen directors. We currently have four directors.
Family relationships. There are no family relationships between or among the directors, executive officers or persons nominated or chosen by us to become directors or executive officers.
Director or officer involvement in certain legal proceedings. To the best of our knowledge, during the past ten years, none of the following occurred with respect to any of our present or former directors or executive officers: (1) any bankruptcy petition filed by or against any business of which such person was a general partner or executive officer either at the time of the bankruptcy or within two years prior to that time; (2) any conviction in a criminal proceeding or being subject to a pending criminal proceeding (excluding traffic violations and other minor offenses); (3) being subject to any order, judgment or decree, not subsequently reversed, suspended or vacated, of any court of any competent jurisdiction, permanently or temporarily enjoining, barring, suspending or otherwise limiting his involvement in any type of business, securities or banking activities; and (4) being found by a court of competent jurisdiction (in a civil
action), the Securities and Exchange Commission or the Commodities Futures Trading Commission to have violated a federal or state securities or commodities law, and the judgment has not been reversed, suspended or vacated.
Committees of the Board. We do not currently have a separate executive committee or stock plan committee of our Board of Directors.
Compensation Committee. Pursuant to the Charter, the Compensation Committee is to be comprised of no fewer than two non-employee members of the Board, and the members shall be free from any relationships or conflicts of interest with respect to the Company that would impair the member’s ability to make independent judgments. The members of the Compensation Committee will be appointed by the Board and can be removed by the Board at any time, with or without cause.
The authority and duties of the Compensation Committee include but are not limited to approving the corporate goals and objectives relating to compensation and bonus incentive structure of the Chief Executive Officer and other executive officers and key employees and any company-wide bonus plans; approving any material grants of equity compensation; retaining and terminating any compensation consultant; and reviewing and assessing the adequacy of the Charter.
The members of the Compensation Committee include Mr. Lipparelli and Mr. Waters.
Audit Committee. The Audit Committee met four times during 2025. We have determined that each member of the Audit Committee qualifies as an "independent director" under OTCQB requirements.
The duties of the Audit Committee include but are not limited to: approving the selection of our independent accountants and meeting and interacting with the independent accountants to discuss issues related to financial reporting. In addition, the Audit Committee reviews the scope and results of the audit with the independent accountants, reviews with management and the independent accountants our annual operating results, considers the adequacy of our internal accounting procedures and considers other auditing and accounting matters including fees to be paid to the independent auditor and the performance of the independent auditor. The Audit Committee regularly holds executive sessions with the Company’s independent auditors and internal controls consultants at its regular quarterly meetings.
The members of the Audit Committee include Ms. Kondra, Mr. Waters, and Ms. Brill.
Nominating Committee. Our Board does not maintain a nominating committee. As a result, no written charter governs the director nomination process. The size of our Board, at this time, does not require a separate nominating committee. There were no changes during the year ended December 31, 2025, or as of the date of this report, to the process for recommending nominees to our Board.
When evaluating director nominees, our Board considers the following factors:
(1) The appropriate size of our Board;
(2) Our needs with respect to the particular talents and experience of our directors;
(3) The knowledge, skills and experience of nominees, including experience in finance, administration or public service, in light of prevailing business conditions and the knowledge, skills and experience already possessed by other members of the Board;
(4) Experience in political affairs;
(5) Experience with accounting rules and practices; and
(6) The desire to balance the benefit of continuity with the periodic injection of the fresh perspective provided by new Board members.
Our goal is to assemble a Board that brings together a variety of perspectives and skills derived from high quality business and professional experience. In doing so, the Board will also consider candidates with appropriate non-business backgrounds. Other than the foregoing, there are no stated minimum criteria for director nominees, although the Board may also consider such other factors as it may deem are in our best interests as well as our stockholders. In addition, the Board identifies nominees by first evaluating the current members of the Board willing to continue in service. Current members of the Board with skills and experience that are relevant to our business and who are willing to continue in service are considered for re-nomination. If any member of the Board does not wish to continue in service or if the Board decides not to re-nominate a member for re-election, the Board then identifies the desired skills and experience of a new nominee in light of the criteria above. Current members of the Board are polled for suggestions as to individuals meeting the criteria described above. The Board may also engage in research to identify qualified individuals. To date, we have not engaged third parties to identify or evaluate or assist in identifying potential nominees, although we reserve the right in the future to retain a third-party search firm, if necessary. The Board does not typically consider shareholder nominees because it believes that our current nomination process is sufficient to identify directors who serve our best interests.
Code of Ethics. As of December 31, 2025, the Company has not adopted a Code of Ethics for our principal executives, which would include our principal executive officer, principal financial officer, principal accounting officer or controller, or persons performing similar functions. The Company does have in place a code of conduct which is included in its employee handbook, among other polices. The code of conduct and all other policies within the employee handbook are to be followed by all employees.
Section 16(a) beneficial ownership reporting compliance. Section 16(a) of the Exchange Act requires our directors and executive officers and persons who beneficially own more than ten percent of a registered class of our equity securities to file with the SEC initial reports of ownership and reports of changes in ownership of common stock and other equity securities. Officers, directors and greater than ten percent beneficial shareholders are required by SEC regulations to furnish us with copies of all Section 16(a) forms they file. To the best of our knowledge, based solely on a review of Forms 3, 4, and 5 (and any amendments thereof) received by us during or with respect to the year ended December 31, 2025, there were no reports that were not filed on a timely basis.
Insider Trading Policy. We adopted an insider trading policy that governs the purchase, sale, and/or other transactions of our securities by our directors, officers, employees and other covered persons. A copy of our insider trading policy is filed as Exhibit 19.1 to this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. In addition, with regard to the Company’s trading in its own securities, it is our policy to comply with applicable federal securities laws.
Timing of Equity Awards. We do not have any formal policy regarding the timing of awards of stock options, stock appreciation rights and similar option-like instruments. In special circumstances, including the hiring or promotion of an individual, the timing of any equity award grants to executives is tied to the event giving rise to the award (such as an officer’s commencement of employment or promotion effective date). The Compensation Committee may approve grants of equity awards at other times. Neither the Board nor the Compensation Committee takes into account material nonpublic information in determining the timing and terms of equity-based awards, and we have not timed the disclosure of material nonpublic information for the purposes of affecting the value of executive compensation.
Indemnity Agreements. As we have previously reported from time to time and as is customary for publicly traded companies, Galaxy enters into Indemnity Agreements with its Officers and Directors. The indemnity agreements are consistent with Nevada law and customary business practices.
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION
Compensation discussion and analysis. Our current executive compensation plan consists of cash, stock and/or stock options compensation to the executive officers, who are primarily responsible for the day-to-day management and continuing development of our business.
Summary compensation table. The table below summarizes all compensation awarded to or earned by each named executive officer for each of the last two completed fiscal years.
| SUMMARY COMPENSATION TABLE | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name and Principal Position | Year | Salary | Bonus | Stock<br>Awards | Option<br>Awards | Non-equity <br>Incentive Plan | Non-qualified <br>Deferred<br>Earnings | All Other<br>Compensation(1) | Total |
| Matthew D. Reback (2)<br> Chief Executive<br> Officer | 2025<br>2024 | $350,000<br>$350,000 | $5,600<br>$175,000 | —<br>$194,600 | —<br>— | —<br>— | —<br>— | $50,919<br>$42,574 | $406,519<br>$762,174 |
| Steven J. Kopjo (3)<br> Chief Financial<br> Officer | 2025<br>2024 | $250,000<br>$138,461 | $86,000<br>— | —<br>— | —<br>$254,008 | —<br>— | —<br>— | $18,126<br>$8,931 | $354,126<br>$401,400 |
- For our executives, all other compensation includes standard benefits such as health insurance premiums and contributions to a defined contribution plan (“401k”).
- During the year ended December 31, 2024, Mr. Reback was granted 70,000 restricted stock units that vested immediately and were valued on the closing price of the business day immediately preceding the grant date. The fair value of the restricted stock unit granted was $194,600.
- Steven J. Kopjo was appointed CFO, effective May 28, 2024. During the year ended December 31, 2024, Mr. Kopjo was granted options to purchase 300,000 shares of common stock, which vest yearly over a three-year period beginning May 28, 2024. The value of Mr. Kopjo's option awards were based on the closing price of the business day immediately preceding the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The fair value of the option grant was $254,008.
Outstanding equity awards at fiscal year-end table. The following table summarizes all unexercised options, stock that has not vested, and equity incentive plan awards outstanding for each named executive officer as of December 31, 2025.
| OUTSTANDING EQUITY AWARDS AT FISCAL YEAR-END | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OPTION AWARDS | STOCK AWARDS | ||||||||||||||
| Name | Number of<br>Securities Underlying<br>Unexercised<br>Options (#)<br>Exercisable | Number of<br>Securities Underlying<br>Unexercised<br>Options (#)<br>Unexercisable | Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Securities Underlying Unexercised Unearned Options<br>(#) | Option Exercise Price<br>($) | Option Expiration Date | Number of<br>Shares or <br>Units of Stock That Have Not<br>Vested<br>(#) | Market Value of Shares or Units of Stock That Have Not Vested() | Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Number of Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights That Have Not Vested<br>(#) | Equity Incentive Plan Awards: Market or Payout Value of Unearned Shares, Units or Other Rights That Have Not Vested<br>(#) | ||||||
| Matthew D. Reback, CEO (1) | 200,000 | 200,000 | — | $1.80 | 11/13/2028 | — | — | — | |||||||
| Steven J. Kopjo, CFO (2) | 100,000 | 200,000 | — | $1.50 | 5/28/2029 | — | — | — |
All values are in US Dollars.
- Mr. Reback's remaining unvested options will vest as follows: (a) 100,000 on November 13, 2026, and (b) 100,000 shares on November 13, 2027.
- Mr. Kopjo's remaining options will vest as follows: (a) 100,000 on May 28, 2026, (b) 100,000 shares on May 28, 2027.
Compensation of directors table. Board compensation is paid 60% in cash and 40% in stock. Board compensation targets are agreed upon and voted on annually. For the year ended December 31, 2025, the annual compensation target is $127,500 for each non-employee director. Additionally, for 2025, the annual compensation target is $170,000 for the Chair of our Board of Directors and $148,750 for
the Audit Committee Chair. The table below summarizes all compensation paid to each non-employee director for the last completed fiscal year.
| DIRECTOR COMPENSATION TABLE | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Fees Earned or Paid in Cash | Stock Awards | Option Awards | Non-equity Incentive Plan Compensation | Non-qualified Deferred<br>Compensation<br>Earnings | All Other<br>Compensation | Total | |||||||
| Mark A. Lipparelli(1) | $ | 102,000 | $ | 68,037 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 170,037 |
| Bryan W. Waters(2) | $ | 76,500 | $ | 51,031 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 127,531 |
| Cheryl A. Kondra(3) | $ | 89,250 | $ | 59,535 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 148,785 |
| Meredith Brill(4) | $ | 76,500 | $ | 51,031 | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | — | $ | 127,531 |
- Mr. Lipparelli was appointed as the Chairman of the Board effective July 26, 2017. During the year ended December 31, 2025, Mr. Lipparelli received 24,041 shares of our restricted common stock in quarterly installments valued at $68,037, using the closing price of the business day immediately preceding the grant dates. The shares vested immediately on the grant date. Mr. Lipparelli also received cash compensation of $102,000 paid in monthly installments throughout 2025.
- Mr. Waters was appointed to the Board, effective April 1, 2015. During the year ended December 31, 2025, Mr. Waters received 18,032 shares of our restricted common stock in quarterly installments valued at $51,031, using the closing price of the business day immediately preceding the grant dates. The shares vested immediately on the grant date. Mr. Waters also received cash compensation of $76,500 paid in monthly installments throughout 2025.
- Ms. Kondra was appointed to the Board effective December 2, 2021. During the year ended December 31, 2025, Ms. Kondra received 21,037 shares of our restricted common stock valued at $59,535, using the closing price of the business day immediately preceding the grant dates. Ms. Kondra also received cash compensation of $89,250 paid in monthly installments throughout 2025.
- Ms. Brill was appointed to the Board effective July 13, 2022. During the year ended December 31, 2025, Ms. Brill received 18,032 shares of our restricted common stock in quarterly installments valued at $51,031, using the closing price of the business day immediately preceding the grant dates. Ms. Brill also received cash compensation of $76,500 paid in monthly installments throughout 2025.
Reback Employment Agreement. We have entered into an employment agreement with Matt Reback to serve as our President and Chief Executive Officer. The Reback employment agreement provides for, among other things (i) a three-year term, expiring in November 2026, (ii) a base compensation of $350,000 per year, (iii) annual discretionary bonus target of up to 50% of his base salary, with the opportunity to earn additional amounts if certain financial objectives are achieved, (iv) a grant of base options to purchase 400,000 shares of Employer's restricted common stock with a strike price equal to the price per share of Employer's common stock as reported on OTC Markets on the date such option is granted, which option will vest as follows: (a) as to the first 100,000 shares of stock, on November 13, 2024, (b) as to the next 100,000 shares of stock, on November 13, 2025, (c) as to the next 100,000 shares of stock, on November 13, 2026, and (d) as to the next 100,000 shares of stock, on November 13, 2027 all pursuant to the terms of a Stock Option Grant Agreement by and between the Company and Mr. Reback, and (v) eligibility to participate in the employee benefit plans available to our employees. Under the Reback employment agreement, we agreed to pay a minimum bonus of $80,000 to Mr. Reback for the 2024 calendar year if 80% of the annual bonus target is achieved. Under the Reback employment agreement, Mr. Reback received a stock award that is eligible to vest based on achievement of performance-based vesting conditions (the “Long-Term Incentive Stock Grant”). The award is eligible to vest based on personal and business performance targets to be established by the Board for each of 2024, 2025 and 2026. The targets, if achieved, will provide Mr. Reback the opportunity to receive a total of 70,000 shares of common stock for calendar year 2024, 100,000 shares of common stock for calendar year 2025, and 130,000 shares of common stock for calendar year 2026, with final vesting determined following the assessment of achievement of the performance objectives during the first quarter of the following calendar year. To the extent any portion of this stock award remains outstanding at the effective time of the merger with Evolution Malta Holding Limited, such portion will convert into a contingent cash award at the effective time and will remain subject to the same vesting conditions, subject to the acceleration terms described below.
The Reback employment agreement provides that upon termination of employment by Mr. Reback for good reason or by the Company for any reason other than Mr. Reback’s death or disability or other than for cause, Mr. Reback is entitled to receive cash severance payments equal to 12 months of his annual base salary at the time of termination and continuation of his medical and health insurance benefits for a period equal to the lesser of (x) 12 months and (y) the period ending on the date he first becomes entitled to medical and health insurance benefits under any plan maintained by any person for whom Mr. Reback provides services as an employee or otherwise. In addition to the foregoing severance benefits, if Mr. Reback’s employment is terminated without cause following a change of control
(including the merger with Evolution Malta Holding Limited), he is also entitled to: (i) additional cash severance payments equal in the aggregate to 12 months of his annual base salary at the time of termination and (ii) accelerated vesting of his “base” stock options granted under the Reback employment agreement. In addition, if the effective time occurs and Mr. Reback is not retained or is not provided the continuing opportunity to earn his stock award (or any contingent cash award issued to Mr. Reback in consideration of his stock award at the effective time), Mr. Reback will vest in the earned portion of such award (for any calendar year completed prior to the effective time) or if a calendar year is not yet complete (or has not commenced) as of the effective time of the merger Evolution Malta Holding Limited, the remaining unearned portion of the award.
On December 27, 2024, the Reback employment agreement was amended to provide for, among other things, (i) the accelerated vesting of certain of Mr. Reback’s performance-based equity awards granted pursuant to our 2014 Equity Incentive Plan on December 31, 2025, resulting in the vesting of 70,000 shares of common stock for calendar year 2025, and (ii) an accelerated bonus payment of $175,000 payable prior to December 31, 2025, in each case, subject to the conditions set forth in the amendment to the Reback employment agreement.
Kopjo Employment Agreement. We have entered into an employment agreement with Steven Kopjo, effective May 28, 2024. The Kopjo employment agreement provides for, among other things (i) a three-year term; (ii) a base compensation of $250,000 per year; (iii) annual bonus opportunities of up to 50% of his base salary based on the achievement of certain performance metrics as determined by the Board; and (iv) upon execution of the agreement, a grant of options to purchase 300,000 shares of our common stock with a strike price equal to the price per share as reported on OTC Markets on the date of grant. The option will vest in equal installments over a three-year period, commencing on May 28, 2025.
Mr. Kopjo's employment agreement term ends in May 2027. The Kopjo employment agreement provides that upon termination of employment by Mr. Kopjo for good reason or by the Company for any reason other than Mr. Kopjo’s death or disability or other than for cause, Mr. Kopjo is entitled to receive cash severance payments equal to 12 months of his annual base salary at the time of termination and continuation of his medical and health insurance benefits for a period equal to the lesser of (x) 12 months and (y) the period ending on the date he first becomes entitled to medical and health insurance benefits under any plan maintained by any person for whom Mr. Kopjo provides services as an employee or otherwise. In addition to the foregoing severance benefits, if Mr. Kopjo’s employment is terminated without cause following a change of control, he is also entitled to: (i) additional cash severance payments equal in the aggregate to 12 months of his annual base salary at the time of termination and (ii) accelerated vesting of his “base” stock options granted under the Kopjo employment agreement.
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT, AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS
The following table sets forth, as of February 28, 2026, the beneficial ownership of our common stock by each executive officer and director, by each person known by us to beneficially own more than 5% of our common stock and by the executive officers and directors as a group. Unless otherwise indicated, the named persons possess sole voting and investment power with respect to the shares listed (except to the extent such authority is shared with spouses under applicable law). Applicable percentage ownership is based on 25,354,623 shares of common stock issued and outstanding as of February 28, 2026. In computing the number of shares beneficially owned by a person and the percentage ownership of that person, we deemed to be issued and outstanding all shares subject to options, warrants or other rights held by that person or entity that are currently exercisable within 60 days of February 28, 2026. We did not deem these shares issued and outstanding, however, for the purpose of computing the percentage ownership of any other person.
| Name of Beneficial Owner | Amount of<br>Beneficial<br> Ownership | Percent of Class | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark A. Lipparelli, Director(1) | 2,031,330 | 8.0 | % | ||
| Bryan W. Waters, Director | 616,410 | 2.4 | % | ||
| Meredith Brill, Director(2) | 421,602 | 1.7 | % | ||
| Cheryl A. Kondra, Director | 177,280 | 0.7 | % | ||
| Matthew D. Reback, President and Chief Executive Officer(3) | 270,000 | 1.1 | % | ||
| Steven J. Kopjo, Chief Financial Officer(4) | 100,000 | 0.4 | % | ||
| Total Current Directors and Executive Officers as a Group | 3,616,622 | 14.1 | % |
Mr. Lipparelli holds 1,901,330 shares of common stock under his name and 130,000 shares under Mark Allan Lipparelli TTEE.
Ms. Brill holds 146,602 shares of common stock under her name and 275,000 shares of common stock indirectly as a beneficial owner of Yoav Brill Medicine Professional Corporation.
Mr. Reback holds 70,000 shares of common stock and holds options to purchase 400,000 shares of our common stock, of which 200,000 of those options are exercisable at or within 60 days of February 28, 2026.
Mr. Kopjo holds options to purchase 300,000 shares of our common stock, of which 100,000 are exercisable at or within 60 days of February 28, 2026.
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE
Except as disclosed in the definitive proxy statement related to the Merger that was filed by us with the SEC on March 25, 2025, none of our directors or executive officers, nor any proposed nominee for election as a director, nor any person who beneficially owns, directly or indirectly, shares carrying more than 5% of the voting rights attached to all of our outstanding shares, nor any members of the immediate family (including spouse, parents, children, siblings, and in-laws) of any of the foregoing persons has any material interest, direct or indirect, in any transaction over the last two years or in any presently proposed transaction which, in either case, has or will materially affect us.
We are not a “listed issuer” within the meaning of Item 407 of Regulation S-K. Applying the definition of independence set forth in Rule 4200(a)(15) of The Nasdaq Stock Market, Inc., we have determined all of our directors are independent directors.
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES
Below is the table of audit fees billed by our auditor in connection with the audit of our annual financial statements for the years ended December 31:
| Fee Type | 2025 | 2024 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Audit fees | $ | 362,455 | $ | 418,075 |
| Tax fees | — | — | ||
| All other fees | — | — | ||
| Total fees | $ | 362,455 | $ | 418,075 |
The Audit Fees listed above were billed in connection with the audit of our annual consolidated financial statements and the reviews of our interim consolidated financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.
All of the fees set forth in the table above were pre-approved by the Audit Committee of the Board.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
GALAXY GAMING, INC.
| Date: | March 27, 2026 | |
|---|---|---|
| By: | /s/ MATTHEW REBACK | |
| Matthew Reback | ||
| President and Chief Executive Officer | ||
| (Principal Executive Officer) | ||
| Date: | March 27, 2026 | |
| --- | --- | --- |
| By: | /s/ STEVEN KOPJO | |
| Steven Kopjo | ||
| Chief Financial Officer | ||
| (Principal Financial Officer) |
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated:
| Signature | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| /s/ MATTHEW REBACK | President and Chief Executive Officer | March 27, 2026 |
| Matthew Reback | (Principal Executive Officer) | |
| /s/ STEVEN KOPJO | Chief Financial Officer | March 27, 2026 |
| Steven Kopjo | (Principal Financial Officer) | |
| /s/ MARK A. LIPPARELLI | Chairman of the Board of Directors | March 27, 2026 |
| Mark A. Lipparelli | ||
| /s/ MEREDITH BRILL | Director | March 27, 2026 |
| Meredith Brill<br><br><br><br>/s/ BRYAN W. WATERS | Director | March 27, 2026 |
| Bryan W. Waters | ||
| /s/ CHERYL A. KONDRA | Director | March 27, 2026 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Cheryl A. Kondra |
EX-10.22
Exhibit 10.22
INDEMNIFICATION And Advancement AGREEMENT
This Indemnification and Advancement Agreement (“Agreement”) is made as of February 22, 2019 by and between Galaxy Gaming, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), and Mark A. Lipparelli, a member of the Board of Directors of the Company (“Indemnitee”). This Agreement supersedes and replaces any and all previous Agreements between the Company and Indemnitee covering indemnification and advancement.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) believes that highly competent persons have become more reluctant to serve publicly-held corporations as directors, officers, or in other capacities unless they are provided with adequate protection through insurance or adequate indemnification and advancement of expenses against inordinate risks of claims and actions against them arising out of their service to and activities on behalf of the corporation;
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that, in order to attract and retain qualified individuals, the Company will attempt to maintain on an ongoing basis, at its sole expense, liability insurance to protect persons serving the Company and its subsidiaries from certain liabilities. Although the furnishing of such insurance has been a customary and widespread practice among United States-based corporations and other business enterprises, the Company believes that, given current market conditions and trends, such insurance may be available to it in the future only at higher premiums and with more exclusions. At the same time, directors, officers, and other persons in service to corporations or business enterprises are being increasingly subjected to expensive and time-consuming litigation relating to, among other things, matters that traditionally would have been brought only against the Company or business enterprise itself. The Bylaws and the Articles of Incorporation of the Company require indemnification of the officers and directors of the Company. Indemnitee may also be entitled to indemnification pursuant to the Nevada Revised Statutes (the “NRS”). The Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, and the NRS expressly provide that the indemnification provisions set forth therein are not exclusive, and thereby contemplate that contracts may be entered into between the Company and members of the board of directors, officers and other persons with respect to indemnification and advancement of expenses;
WHEREAS, the uncertainties relating to such insurance, to indemnification, and to advancement of expenses may increase the difficulty of attracting and retaining such persons;
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the increased difficulty in attracting and retaining such persons is detrimental to the best interests of the Company and its stockholders and that the Company should act to assure such persons that there will be increased certainty of such protection in the future;
WHEREAS, it is reasonable, prudent and necessary for the Company contractually to obligate itself to indemnify, and to advance expenses on behalf of, such persons to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law so that they will serve or continue to serve the Company free from undue concern that they will not be so indemnified;
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WHEREAS, this Agreement is a supplement to and in furtherance of the Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation and any resolutions adopted pursuant thereto, and is not a substitute therefor, nor diminishes or abrogates any rights of Indemnitee thereunder; and
WHEREAS, Indemnitee does not regard the protection available under the Bylaws, the Articles of Incorporation, the NRS and insurance as adequate in the present circumstances, and may not be willing to serve or continue to serve as an officer or director without adequate additional protection, and the Company desires Indemnitee to serve or continue to serve in such capacity. Indemnitee is willing to serve, continue to serve and to take on additional service for or on behalf of the Company on the condition that Indemnitee be so indemnified and be advanced expenses.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the covenants contained herein, the Company and Indemnitee do hereby covenant and agree as follows:
- Services to the Company. Indemnitee agrees to serve as a director of the Company. Indemnitee may at any time and for any reason resign from such position (subject to any other contractual obligation or any obligation imposed by operation of law). This Agreement does not create any obligation on the Company to continue Indemnitee in such position and is not an employment contract between the Company (or any of its subsidiaries or any Enterprise) and Indemnitee.
- Definitions. As used in this Agreement:
- “Agent” means any person who is authorized by the Company or an Enterprise to act for or represent the interests of the Company or an Enterprise, respectively.
- “Beneficial Owner” has the meaning given to such term in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act; provided, however, that Beneficial Owner excludes any Person otherwise becoming a Beneficial Owner by reason of the stockholders of the Company approving a merger of the Company with another entity.
- A “Change in Control” occurs upon the earliest to occur after the date of this Agreement of any of the following events:
- Acquisition of Stock by Third Party. Any Person, other than an Excluded Party, becomes the Beneficial Owner, directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing fifteen percent (15%) or more of the combined voting power of the Company’s then outstanding securities unless the change in relative beneficial ownership of the Company’s securities by any Person results solely from a reduction in the aggregate number of outstanding shares of securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors;
- Change in Board of Directors. During any period of two (2) consecutive years (not including any period prior to the execution of this Agreement), individuals who at the beginning of such period constitute the Board, and any new director (other than a
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- director designated by a person who has entered into an agreement with the Company to effect a transaction described in Sections 2(c)(i), 2(c)(iii) or 2(c)(iv)) whose election by the Board or nomination for election by the Company’s stockholders was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds of the directors then still in office who either were directors at the beginning of the period or whose election or nomination for election was previously so approved, cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the members of the Board;
- Corporate Transactions. The effective date of a merger or consolidation of the Company with any other entity, other than a merger or consolidation which would result in the voting securities of the Company outstanding immediately prior to such merger or consolidation continuing to represent (either by remaining outstanding or by being converted into voting securities of the surviving entity) more than 51% of the combined voting power of the voting securities of the surviving entity outstanding immediately after such merger or consolidation and with the power to elect at least a majority of the board of directors or other governing body of such surviving entity;
- Liquidation. The approval by the stockholders of the Company of a complete liquidation of the Company or an agreement for the sale or disposition by the Company of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets; and
- Other Events. There occurs any other event of a nature that would be required to be reported in response to Item 6(e) of Schedule 14A of Regulation 14A (or a response to any similar item on any similar schedule or form) promulgated under the Exchange Act (as defined below), whether or not the Company is then subject to such reporting requirement.
- “Corporate Status” describes the status of a person who is or was acting as a director, officer, employee, fiduciary, or Agent of the Company or an Enterprise.
- “Disinterested Director” means a director of the Company who is not and was not a party to the Proceeding in respect of which indemnification is sought by Indemnitee.
- “Enterprise” means any other corporation, limited liability company, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other entity for which Indemnitee is or was serving at the request of the Company as a director, officer, employee, or Agent.
- “Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended from time to time.
- “Excluded Party” means any Person who was a Beneficial Owner, directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing fifteen percent (15%) or more of the combined voting power of the Company’s then outstanding securities as of the date immediately prior to the date of this Agreement (unless and until any such Person becomes the Beneficial Owner, directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing sixty-six percent (66%) or more of the Company’s then outstanding securities, at which time such Person shall cease to be an Excluded Party).
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- “Expenses” includes all reasonable attorneys’ fees, retainers, court costs, transcript costs, fees of experts and other professionals, witness fees, travel expenses, duplicating costs, printing and binding costs, telephone charges, postage, delivery service fees, any federal, state, local or foreign taxes imposed on Indemnitee as a result of the actual or deemed receipt of any payments under this Agreement, ERISA excise taxes and penalties, and all other disbursements or expenses of the types customarily incurred in connection with prosecuting, defending, preparing to prosecute or defend, investigating, being or preparing to be a witness in, or otherwise participating in, a Proceeding. Expenses also include (i) Expenses incurred in connection with any appeal resulting from any Proceeding, including without limitation the premium, security for, and other costs relating to any cost bond, supersedeas bond, or other appeal bond or its equivalent, and (ii) for purposes of Section 14(d) only, Expenses incurred by Indemnitee in connection with the interpretation, enforcement or defense of Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement, by litigation or otherwise. The parties agree that for the purposes of any advancement of Expenses for which Indemnitee has made written demand to the Company in accordance with this Agreement, all Expenses included in such demand that are certified by affidavit of Indemnitee’s counsel as being reasonable in the good faith judgment of such counsel will be presumed conclusively to be reasonable. Expenses, however, do not include amounts paid in settlement by Indemnitee or the amount of judgments or fines against Indemnitee.
- “Independent Counsel” means a law firm, or a member of a law firm, that is experienced in matters of corporation law and neither presently is, nor in the past five years has been, retained to represent: (i) the Company or Indemnitee in any matter material to either such party (other than with respect to matters concerning the Indemnitee under this Agreement, or of other indemnitees under similar indemnification agreements), or (ii) any other party to the Proceeding giving rise to a claim for indemnification hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the term “Independent Counsel” does not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement.
- “Nevada Courts” means the state and federal courts of the State of Nevada.
- “Person” has the meaning as set forth in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act; provided, however, that Person excludes (i) the Company, (ii) any trustee or other fiduciary holding securities under an employee benefit plan of the Company, and (iii) any corporation owned, directly or indirectly, by the stockholders of the Company in substantially the same proportions as their ownership of stock of the Company.
- “Potential Change in Control” means the occurrence of any of the following events: (i) the Company enters into any written or oral agreement, undertaking or arrangement, the consummation of which would result in the occurrence of a Change in Control; (ii) any Person or the Company publicly announces an intention to take or consider taking actions which if consummated would constitute a Change in Control; (iii) any Person, other than an Excluded Party, who is or becomes the Beneficial Owner, directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing 5% or more of the combined voting power of the Company’s then outstanding securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors increases his beneficial
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- ownership of such securities by 5% or more over the percentage so owned by such Person on the date hereof; or (iv) the Board adopts a resolution to the effect that, for purposes of this Agreement, a Potential Change in Control has occurred.
- The term “Proceeding” includes any threatened, pending or completed action, suit, claim, counterclaim, cross claim, arbitration, mediation, alternate dispute resolution mechanism, investigation, inquiry, administrative hearing or any other actual, threatened or completed proceeding, whether brought in the right of the Company or otherwise and whether of a civil, criminal, administrative, legislative, or investigative (formal or informal) nature, including any appeal therefrom, in which Indemnitee was, is or will be involved as a party, potential party, non-party witness or otherwise by reason of Indemnitee’s Corporate Status or by reason of any action taken by Indemnitee (or a failure to take action by Indemnitee) or of any action (or failure to act) on Indemnitee’s part while acting pursuant to Indemnitee’s Corporate Status, in each case whether or not serving in such capacity at the time any liability or Expense is incurred for which indemnification, reimbursement, or advancement of Expenses can be provided under this Agreement. A Proceeding also includes a situation the Indemnitee believes in good faith may lead to or culminate in the institution of a Proceeding.
- Indemnity in Third-Party Proceedings. The Company will indemnify Indemnitee in accordance with the provisions of this Section 3 if Indemnitee is, or is threatened to be made, a party to or a participant in any Proceeding, other than a Proceeding by or in the right of the Company to procure a judgment in its favor. Pursuant to this Section 3, the Company will indemnify Indemnitee to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law against all Expenses, judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement (including all interest, assessments and other charges paid or payable in connection with or in respect of such Expenses, judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement) actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee or on Indemnitee’s behalf in connection with such Proceeding or any claim, issue or matter therein, if Indemnitee acted in good faith and in a manner Indemnitee reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company and, in the case of a criminal Proceeding had no reasonable cause to believe that Indemnitee’s conduct was unlawful.
- Indemnity in Proceedings by or in the Right of the Company. The Company will indemnify Indemnitee in accordance with the provisions of this Section 4 if Indemnitee is, or is threatened to be made, a party to or a participant in any Proceeding by or in the right of the Company to procure a judgment in its favor. Pursuant to this Section 4, the Company will indemnify Indemnitee to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law against all Expenses actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee or on Indemnitee’s behalf in connection with such Proceeding or any claim, issue or matter therein, if Indemnitee acted in good faith and in a manner Indemnitee reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company. The Company will not indemnify Indemnitee for Expenses under this Section 4 related to any claim, issue or matter in a Proceeding for which Indemnitee has been finally adjudged by a court to be liable to the Company, unless, and only to the extent that, the Nevada Courts or any court in which the Proceeding was brought determines upon application by Indemnitee that, despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all the circumstances of the case, Indemnitee is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnification.
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- Indemnification for Expenses of a Party Who is Wholly or Partly Successful. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Company will indemnify Indemnitee against all Expenses actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee in connection with any Proceeding the extent that Indemnitee is successful, on the merits or otherwise. If Indemnitee is not wholly successful in such Proceeding but is successful, on the merits or otherwise, as to one or more but less than all claims, issues or matters in such Proceeding, the Company will indemnify Indemnitee against all Expenses actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee or on Indemnitee’s behalf in connection with or related to each successfully resolved claim, issue or matter to the fullest extent permitted by law. For purposes of this Section 5 and without limitation, the termination of any claim, issue or matter in such a Proceeding by dismissal, with or without prejudice, will be deemed to be a successful result as to such claim, issue or matter.
- Indemnification For Expenses of a Witness. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement and to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Company will indemnify Indemnitee against all Expenses actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee or on Indemnitee’s behalf in connection with any Proceeding to which Indemnitee is not a party but to which Indemnitee is a witness, deponent, interviewee, or otherwise asked to participate.
- Partial Indemnification. If Indemnitee is entitled under any provision of this Agreement to indemnification by the Company for some or a portion of Expenses, but not, however, for the total amount thereof, the Company will indemnify Indemnitee for the portion thereof to which Indemnitee is entitled.
- Additional Indemnification. Notwithstanding any limitation in Sections 3, 4, or 5, the Company will indemnify Indemnitee to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law (including but not limited to, the NRS and any amendments to or replacements of the NRS adopted after the date of this Agreement that expand the Company’s ability to indemnify its officers and directors) if Indemnitee is a party to or threatened to be made a party to any Proceeding (including a Proceeding by or in the right of the Company to procure a judgment in its favor).
- Exclusions. Notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement, the Company is not obligated under this Agreement to make any indemnification payment to Indemnitee in connection with any Proceeding:
- for which payment has actually been made to or on behalf of Indemnitee under any insurance policy or other indemnity provision, except to the extent provided in Section 16(b) and except with respect to any excess beyond the amount paid under any insurance policy or other indemnity provision; or
- for (i) an accounting of profits made from the purchase and sale (or sale and purchase) by Indemnitee of securities of the Company within the meaning of Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act or similar provisions of state statutory law or common law, (ii) any reimbursement of the Company by the Indemnitee of any bonus or other incentive-based or equity-based compensation or of any profits realized by the Indemnitee from the sale of securities of the
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- Company, as required in each case under the Exchange Act (including any such reimbursements that arise from an accounting restatement of the Company pursuant to Section 304 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the “Sarbanes-Oxley Act”), or the payment to the Company of profits arising from the purchase and sale by Indemnitee of securities in violation of Section 306 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act) or (iii) any reimbursement of the Company by Indemnitee of any compensation pursuant to any compensation recoupment or clawback policy adopted by the Board or the compensation committee of the Board, including but not limited to any such policy adopted to comply with stock exchange listing requirements implementing Section 10D of the Exchange Act; or
- initiated by Indemnitee, including any Proceeding (or any part of any Proceeding) initiated by Indemnitee against the Company or its directors, officers, employees or other indemnitees, unless (i) the Proceeding or part of any Proceeding is to enforce Indemnitee’s rights to indemnification or advancement, of Expenses, including a Proceeding (or any part of any Proceeding) initiated pursuant to Section 14 of this Agreement, (ii) the Board authorized the Proceeding (or any part of any Proceeding) prior to its initiation or (iii) the Company provides the indemnification, in its sole discretion, pursuant to the powers vested in the Company under applicable law.
- Advances of Expenses.
- The Company will advance, to the extent not prohibited by law, the Expenses incurred by Indemnitee in connection with any Proceeding (or any part of any Proceeding) not initiated by Indemnitee or any Proceeding (or any part of any Proceeding) initiated by Indemnitee if (i) the Proceeding or part of any Proceeding is to enforce Indemnitee’s rights to obtain indemnification or advancement of Expenses from the Company or Enterprise, including a proceeding initiated pursuant to Section 14 or (ii) the Board authorized the Proceeding (or any part of any Proceeding) prior to its initiation. The Company will advance the Expenses within thirty (30) days after the receipt by the Company of a statement or statements requesting such advances from time to time, whether prior to or after final disposition of any Proceeding.
- Advances will be unsecured and interest free. Indemnitee undertakes to repay the amounts advanced (without interest) to the extent that it is ultimately determined that Indemnitee is not entitled to be indemnified by the Company, thus Indemnitee qualifies for advances upon the execution of this Agreement and delivery to the Company. No other form of undertaking is required other than the execution of this Agreement. The Company will make advances without regard to Indemnitee’s ability to repay the Expenses and without regard to Indemnitee’s ultimate entitlement to indemnification under the other provisions of this Agreement.
- Procedure for Notification of Claim for Indemnification or Advancement.
- Indemnitee will notify the Company in writing of any Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee intends to seek indemnification or advancement of Expenses hereunder as soon as reasonably practicable following the receipt by Indemnitee of written notice thereof. Indemnitee will include in the written notification to the Company a description of the
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- nature of the Proceeding and the facts underlying the Proceeding and provide such documentation and information as is reasonably available to Indemnitee and is reasonably necessary to determine whether and to what extent Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification following the final disposition of such Proceeding. Indemnitee’s failure to notify the Company will not relieve the Company from any obligation it may have to Indemnitee under this Agreement, and any delay in so notifying the Company will not constitute a waiver by Indemnitee of any rights under this Agreement. The Secretary of the Company will, promptly upon receipt of such a request for indemnification, advise the Board in writing that Indemnitee has requested indemnification or advancement.
- The Company will be entitled to participate in the Proceeding at its own expense. Unless a Change of Control has occurred, and subject to the provisions of applicable policies of directors’ and officers’ liability insurance, the Company shall also be entitled to assume or lead the defense thereof with counsel reasonably satisfactory to Indemnitee; provided that if Indemnitee believes, after consultation with counsel selected by Indemnitee, that (a) the use of counsel chosen by the Company to represent Indemnitee would present such counsel with an actual or potential conflict, (b) the named parties in any such Proceeding (including any impleaded parties) include both the Company and Indemnitee and Indemnitee shall conclude that there may be one or more legal defenses available to Indemnitee that are different from or in addition to those available to the Company, (c) any such representation by such counsel would be precluded under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, or (d) Indemnitee has interests in the Proceeding or any claim, issue or matter therein that are different from or in addition to those of other persons against whom the claim in such Proceeding has been made or might reasonably be expected to be made, then Indemnitee shall be entitled to retain separate counsel (but not more than one law firm plus, if applicable, local counsel in respect of any particular Proceeding for all indemnitees in Indemnitee’s circumstances) at the Company’s expense. The Company shall not be liable to Indemnitee under this Agreement for any amounts paid in settlement of any Proceeding effected without the Company’s prior written consent. The Company shall not, without the prior written consent of Indemnitee, effect any settlement of any Proceeding to which Indemnitee is, or could have been, a party unless such settlement solely involves the payment of money and includes a complete and unconditional release of Indemnitee from all liability on any claims that are the subject matter of such Proceeding. Neither the Company nor Indemnitee shall unreasonably withhold its consent to any proposed settlement; provided that Indemnitee may withhold consent to any settlement that does not provide a complete and unconditional release of Indemnitee.
- Procedure Upon Application for Indemnification.
- Unless a Change in Control has occurred, the determination of Indemnitee’s entitlement to indemnification will be made:
- by a majority vote of the Disinterested Directors, even though less than a quorum of the Board;
- by a committee of Disinterested Directors designated by a majority vote of the Disinterested Directors, even though less than a quorum of the Board;
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- if there are no such Disinterested Directors or, if such Disinterested Directors so direct, by written opinion provided by Independent Counsel selected by the Board; or
- if so directed by the Board, by the stockholders of the Company.
- If a Change in Control has occurred, the determination of Indemnitee’s entitlement to indemnification will be made by written opinion provided by Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee (unless Indemnitee requests such selection be made by the Board).
- The party selecting Independent Counsel pursuant to subsection (a)(iii) or (b) of this Section 12 will provide written notice of the selection to the other party. The notified party may, within ten (10) days after receiving written notice of the selection of Independent Counsel, deliver to the selecting party a written objection to such selection; provided, however, that such objection may be asserted only on the ground that the Independent Counsel so selected does not meet the requirements of “Independent Counsel” as defined in Section 2 of this Agreement, and the objection will set forth with particularity the factual basis of such assertion. Absent a proper and timely objection, the person so selected will act as Independent Counsel. If such written objection is so made and substantiated, the Independent Counsel so selected may not serve as Independent Counsel unless and until such objection is withdrawn or the applicable Nevada Court has determined that such objection is without merit. If, within thirty (30) days after the later of submission by Indemnitee of a written request for indemnification pursuant to Section 11(a) hereof and the final disposition of the Proceeding, Independent Counsel has not been selected or, if selected, any objection to has not been resolved, either the Company or Indemnitee may petition the applicable Nevada Court for the appointment as Independent Counsel of a person selected by such court or by such other person as such court designates. Upon the due commencement of any judicial proceeding or arbitration pursuant to Section 14(a) of this Agreement, Independent Counsel will be discharged and relieved of any further responsibility in such capacity (subject to the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing).
- Indemnitee will cooperate with the person, persons or entity making the determination with respect to Indemnitee’s entitlement to indemnification, including providing to such person, persons or entity upon reasonable advance request any documentation or information which is not privileged or otherwise protected from disclosure and which is reasonably available to Indemnitee and reasonably necessary to such determination. The Company will advance and pay any Expenses incurred by Indemnitee in so cooperating with the person, persons or entity making the indemnification determination irrespective of the determination as to Indemnitee’s entitlement to indemnification and the Company hereby indemnifies and agrees to hold Indemnitee harmless therefrom. The Company promptly will advise Indemnitee in writing of the determination that Indemnitee is or is not entitled to indemnification, including a description of any reason or basis for which indemnification has been denied and providing a copy of any written opinion provided to the Board by Independent Counsel.
- If it is determined that Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification, the Company will make payment to Indemnitee within ten (10) days after such determination.
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- Presumptions and Effect of Certain Proceedings.
- In making a determination with respect to entitlement to indemnification hereunder, the person or persons or entity making such determination will, to the fullest extent not prohibited by law, presume Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification under this Agreement if Indemnitee has submitted a request for indemnification in accordance with Section 11(a) of this Agreement, and the Company will, to the fullest extent not prohibited by law, have the burden of proof to overcome that presumption. Neither the failure of the Company (including by its directors or Independent Counsel) to have made a determination prior to the commencement of any action pursuant to this Agreement that indemnification is proper in the circumstances because Indemnitee has met the applicable standard of conduct, nor an actual determination by the Company (including by its directors or Independent Counsel) that Indemnitee has not met such applicable standard of conduct, will be a defense to the action or create a presumption that Indemnitee has not met the applicable standard of conduct.
- If the determination of the Indemnitee’s entitlement to indemnification has not been made pursuant to Section 12 within sixty (60) days after the latter of (i) receipt by the Company of Indemnitee’s request for indemnification pursuant to Section 11(a) and (ii) the final disposition of the Proceeding for which Indemnitee requested indemnification (the “Determination Period”), the requisite determination of entitlement to indemnification will, to the fullest extent not prohibited by law, be deemed to have been made and Indemnitee will be entitled to such indemnification, absent (i) a misstatement by Indemnitee of a material fact, or an omission of a material fact necessary to make Indemnitee’s statement not materially misleading, in connection with the request for indemnification, or (ii) a prohibition of such indemnification under applicable law. The Determination Period may be extended for a reasonable time, not to exceed an additional thirty (30) days, if the person, persons or entity making the determination with respect to entitlement to indemnification in good faith requires such additional time for the obtaining or evaluating of documentation and/or information relating thereto; and provided, further, the Determination Period may be extended an additional fifteen (15) days if the determination of entitlement to indemnification is to be made by the stockholders pursuant to Section 12(a)(iv) of this Agreement.
- The termination of any Proceeding or of any claim, issue or matter therein, by judgment, order, settlement or conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, will not (except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement) of itself adversely affect the right of Indemnitee to indemnification or create a presumption that Indemnitee did not act in good faith and in a manner which Indemnitee reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company or, with respect to any criminal Proceeding, that Indemnitee had reasonable cause to believe that Indemnitee’s conduct was unlawful.
- For purposes of any determination of good faith, Indemnitee will be deemed to have acted in good faith if Indemnitee acted based on the records or books of account of the Company, its subsidiaries, or an Enterprise, including financial statements, or on information supplied to Indemnitee by the directors or officers of the Company, its subsidiaries, or an Enterprise in the course of their duties, or on the advice of legal counsel for the Company, its
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- subsidiaries, or an Enterprise or on information or records given or reports made to the Company or an Enterprise by an independent certified public accountant or by an appraiser, financial advisor or other expert selected with reasonable care by or on behalf of the Company, its subsidiaries, or an Enterprise. Further, Indemnitee will be deemed to have acted in a manner “not opposed to the best interests of the Company,” as referred to in this Agreement if Indemnitee acted in good faith and in a manner Indemnitee reasonably believed to be in the best interests of the participants and beneficiaries of an employee benefit plan. The provisions of this Section 13(d) is not exclusive and does not limit in any way the other circumstances in which the Indemnitee may be deemed to have met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in this Agreement.
- The knowledge and/or actions, or failure to act, of any director, officer, trustee, partner, managing member, fiduciary, agent or employee of the Enterprise may not be imputed to Indemnitee for purposes of determining Indemnitee’s right to indemnification under this Agreement.
- Remedies of Indemnitee.
- Indemnitee may commence litigation against the Company in the Nevada Courts to obtain indemnification or advancement of Expenses provided by this Agreement in the event that (i) a determination is made pursuant to Section 12 of this Agreement that Indemnitee is not entitled to indemnification under this Agreement, (ii) the Company does not advance Expenses pursuant to Section 10 of this Agreement, (iii) the determination of entitlement to indemnification is not made pursuant to Section 12 of this Agreement within the Determination Period, (iv) the Company does not indemnify Indemnitee pursuant to Section 5 or Section 6 or the second to last sentence of Section 12(d) of this Agreement within ten (10) days after receipt by the Company of a written request therefor, (v) the Company does not indemnify Indemnitee pursuant to Section 3, 4, 7, or 8 of this Agreement within ten (10) days after a determination has been made that Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification, or (vi) in the event that the Company or any other person takes or threatens to take any action to declare this Agreement void or unenforceable, or institutes any litigation or other action or Proceeding designed to deny, or to recover from, the Indemnitee the benefits provided or intended to be provided to the Indemnitee hereunder. Alternatively, Indemnitee, at Indemnitee’s option, may seek an award in arbitration to be conducted by a single arbitrator pursuant to the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association. Indemnitee must commence such Proceeding seeking an adjudication or an award in arbitration within 180 days following the date on which Indemnitee first has the right to commence such Proceeding pursuant to this Section 14(a); provided, however, that the foregoing clause does not apply in respect of a Proceeding brought by Indemnitee to enforce Indemnitee’s rights under Section 5 of this Agreement. The Company will not oppose Indemnitee’s right to seek any such adjudication or award in arbitration.
- If a determination is made pursuant to Section 12 of this Agreement that Indemnitee is not entitled to indemnification, any judicial proceeding or arbitration commenced pursuant to this Section 14 will be conducted in all respects as a de novo trial, or arbitration, on the merits and Indemnitee may not be prejudiced by reason of that adverse determination. In any judicial proceeding or arbitration commenced pursuant to this Section 14 the Company will have
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- the burden of proving Indemnitee is not entitled to indemnification or advancement of Expenses, as the case may be and will not introduce evidence of the determination made pursuant to Section 12 of this Agreement.
- If a determination is made pursuant to Section 12 of this Agreement that Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification, the Company will be bound by such determination in any judicial proceeding or arbitration commenced pursuant to this Section 14, absent (i) a misstatement by Indemnitee of a material fact, or an omission of a material fact necessary to make Indemnitee’s statement not materially misleading, in connection with the request for indemnification, or (ii) a prohibition of such indemnification under applicable law.
- The Company is, to the fullest extent not prohibited by law, precluded from asserting in any judicial proceeding or arbitration commenced pursuant to this Section 14 that the procedures and presumptions of this Agreement are not valid, binding and enforceable and will stipulate in any such court or before any such arbitrator that the Company is bound by all the provisions of this Agreement.
- It is the intent of the Company that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the Indemnitee not be required to incur legal fees or other Expenses associated with the interpretation, enforcement or defense of Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement by litigation or otherwise because the cost and expense thereof would substantially detract from the benefits intended to be extended to the Indemnitee hereunder. The Company, to the fullest extent permitted by law, will (within ten (10) days after receipt by the Company of a written request therefor) advance to Indemnitee such Expenses which are incurred by Indemnitee in connection with any action concerning this Agreement, Indemnitee’s right to indemnification or advancement of Expenses from the Company, or concerning any directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policies maintained by the Company. and will indemnify Indemnitee against any and all such Expenses unless the court determines that each of the Indemnitee’s claims in such Proceeding were made in bad faith or were frivolous or are prohibited by law.
- Establishment of Trust.
- In the event of a Potential Change in Control or a Change in Control, the Company will, upon written request by Indemnitee, create a trust for the benefit of Indemnitee (the “Trust”) and from time to time upon written request of Indemnitee will fund such Trust in an amount sufficient to satisfy the reasonably anticipated indemnification and advancement obligations of the Company to the Indemnitee in connection with any Proceeding for which Indemnitee has demanded indemnification and/or advancement prior to the Potential Change in Control or Change in Control (the “Funding Obligation”). The trustee of the Trust (the “Trustee”) will be a bank or trust company or other individual or entity chosen by the Indemnitee and reasonably acceptable to the Company. Nothing in this Section 15 relieves the Company of any of its obligations under this Agreement.
- The amount or amounts to be deposited in the Trust pursuant to the Funding Obligation will be determined by mutual agreement of the Indemnitee and the Company or, if the
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- Company and the Indemnitee are unable to reach such an agreement, by Independent Counsel selected in accordance with Section 12(b) of this Agreement. The terms of the Trust will provide that, except upon the consent of both the Indemnitee and the Company, upon a Change in Control: (i) the Trust may not be revoked, or the principal thereof invaded, without the written consent of the Indemnitee; (ii) the Trustee will advance, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, within two (2) business days of a request by the Indemnitee; (iii) the Company will continue to fund the Trust in accordance with the Funding Obligation; (iv) the Trustee will promptly pay to the Indemnitee all amounts for which the Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise; and (v) all unexpended funds in such Trust revert to the Company upon mutual agreement by the Indemnitee and the Company or, if the Indemnitee and the Company are unable to reach such an agreement, by Independent Counsel selected in accordance with Section 12(b) of this Agreement, that the Indemnitee has been fully indemnified under the terms of this Agreement. New York law (without regard to its conflicts of laws rules) governs the Trust and the Trustee will consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of Nevada Courts, in accordance with Section 25 of this Agreement.
- Non-exclusivity; Survival of Rights; Insurance; Subrogation.
- The indemnification and advancement of Expenses provided by this Agreement are not exclusive of any other rights to which Indemnitee may at any time be entitled under applicable law, the Articles of Incorporation, the Bylaws, any agreement, a vote of stockholders or a resolution of directors, or otherwise. The indemnification and advancement of Expenses provided by this Agreement may not be limited or restricted by any amendment, alteration or repeal of this Agreement in any way with respect to any action taken or omitted by Indemnitee in Indemnitee’s Corporate Status occurring prior to any amendment, alteration or repeal of this Agreement. To the extent that a change in Nevada law, whether by statute or judicial decision, permits greater indemnification or advancement of Expenses than would be afforded currently under the Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, or this Agreement, it is the intent of the parties hereto that Indemnitee enjoy by this Agreement the greater benefits so afforded by such change. No right or remedy herein conferred is intended to be exclusive of any other right or remedy, and every other right and remedy is cumulative and in addition to every other right and remedy given hereunder or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or otherwise. The assertion or employment of any right or remedy hereunder, or otherwise, will not prevent the concurrent assertion or employment of any other right or remedy.
- The Company hereby acknowledges that Indemnitee may have certain rights to indemnification, advancement of Expenses and/or insurance provided by one or more Persons with whom or which Indemnitee may be associated.
- The Company hereby acknowledges and agrees:
- the Company is the indemnitor of first resort with respect to any request for indemnification or advancement of Expenses made pursuant to this Agreement concerning any Proceeding arising from or related to Indemnitee’s Corporate Status with the Company;
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- the Company is primarily liable for all indemnification and indemnification or advancement of Expenses obligations for any Proceeding arising from or related to Indemnitee’s Corporate Status, whether created by law, organizational or constituent documents, contract (including this Agreement) or otherwise;
- any obligation of any other Persons with whom or which Indemnitee may be associated to indemnify Indemnitee and/or advance Expenses to Indemnitee in respect of any proceeding are secondary to the obligations of the Company’s obligations;
- the Company will indemnify Indemnitee and advance Expenses to Indemnitee hereunder to the fullest extent provided herein without regard to any rights Indemnitee may have against any other Person with whom or which Indemnitee may be associated or insurer of any such Person; and
- the Company irrevocably waives, relinquishes and releases (A) any other Person with whom or which Indemnitee may be associated from any claim of contribution, subrogation, reimbursement, exoneration or indemnification, or any other recovery of any kind in respect of amounts paid by the Company to Indemnitee pursuant to this Agreement and (B) any right to participate in any claim or remedy of Indemnitee against any other Person with whom or which Indemnitee may be associated, whether or not such claim, remedy or right arises in equity or under contract, statute or common law, including, without limitation, the right to take or receive from any other Person with whom or which Indemnitee may be associated, directly or indirectly, in cash or other property or by set-off or in any other manner, payment or security on account of such claim, remedy or right.
- In the event any other Person with whom or which Indemnitee may be associated or their insurers advances or extinguishes any liability or loss for Indemnitee, the payor has a right of subrogation against the Company or its insurers for all amounts so paid which would otherwise be payable by the Company or its insurers under this Agreement. In no event will payment by any other Person with whom or which Indemnitee may be associated or their insurers affect the obligations of the Company hereunder or shift primary liability for the Company’s obligation to indemnify or advance of Expenses to any other Person with whom or which Indemnitee may be associated.
- Any indemnification or advancement of Expenses provided by any other Person with whom or which Indemnitee may be associated is specifically in excess over the Company’s obligation to indemnify and advance Expenses or any valid and collectible insurance (including but not limited to any malpractice insurance or professional errors and omissions insurance) provided by the Company.
- To the extent that the Company maintains an insurance policy or policies providing liability insurance for directors, officers, employees, or agents of the Enterprise, the Company will obtain a policy or policies covering Indemnitee to the maximum extent of the coverage available for any such director, officer, employee or agent under such policy or policies, including coverage in the event the Company does not or cannot, for any reason, indemnify or
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- advance Expenses to Indemnitee as required by this Agreement. If, at the time of the receipt of a notice of a claim pursuant to this Agreement, the Company has director and officer liability insurance in effect, the Company will give prompt notice of such claim or of the commencement of a Proceeding, as the case may be, to the insurers in accordance with the procedures set forth in the respective policies. The Company will thereafter take all necessary or desirable action to cause such insurers to pay, on behalf of the Indemnitee, all amounts payable as a result of such Proceeding in accordance with the terms of such policies. Indemnitee agrees to assist the Company efforts to cause the insurers to pay such amounts and will comply with the terms of such policies, including selection of approved panel counsel, if required.
- The Company’s obligation to indemnify or advance Expenses hereunder to Indemnitee for any Proceeding concerning Indemnitee’s Corporate Status with an Enterprise will be reduced by any amount Indemnitee has actually received as indemnification or advancement of Expenses from such Enterprise. The Company and Indemnitee intend that any such Enterprise (and its insurers) be the indemnitor of first resort with respect to indemnification and advancement of Expenses for any Proceeding related to or arising from Indemnitee’s Corporate Status with such Enterprise. The Company’s obligation to indemnify and advance Expenses to Indemnitee is secondary to the obligations the Enterprise or its insurers owe to Indemnitee. Indemnitee agrees to take all reasonably necessary and desirable action to obtain from an Enterprise indemnification and advancement of Expenses for any Proceeding related to or arising from Indemnitee’s Corporate Status with such Enterprise.
- In the event of any payment made by the Company under this Agreement, the Company will be subrogated to the extent of such payment to all of the rights of recovery of Indemnitee from any Enterprise or insurance carrier. Indemnitee will execute all papers required and take all action necessary to secure such rights, including execution of such documents as are necessary to enable the Company to bring suit to enforce such rights.
- Duration of Agreement. This Agreement continues until and terminates upon the later of: (a) ten (10) years after the date that Indemnitee ceases to serve as a director of the Company or (b) one (1) year after the final termination of any Proceeding then pending in respect of which Indemnitee is granted rights of indemnification or advancement of Expenses hereunder and of any Proceeding commenced by Indemnitee pursuant to Section 14 of this Agreement relating thereto. The indemnification and advancement of Expenses rights provided by or granted pursuant to this Agreement are binding upon and be enforceable by the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns (including any direct or indirect successor by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise to all or substantially all of the business or assets of the Company), continue as to an Indemnitee who has ceased to be a director, officer, employee or agent of the Company or of any other Enterprise, and inure to the benefit of Indemnitee and Indemnitee’s spouse, assigns, heirs, devisees, executors and administrators and other legal representatives.
- Severability. If any provision or provisions of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable for any reason whatsoever: (a) the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Agreement (including without limitation, each
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- portion of any Section of this Agreement containing any such provision held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that is not itself invalid, illegal or unenforceable) will not in any way be affected or impaired thereby and remain enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law; (b) such provision or provisions will be deemed reformed to the extent necessary to conform to applicable law and to give the maximum effect to the intent of the parties hereto; and (c) to the fullest extent possible, the provisions of this Agreement (including, without limitation, each portion of any Section of this Agreement containing any such provision held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that is not itself invalid, illegal or unenforceable) will be construed so as to give effect to the intent manifested thereby.
- Interpretation. Any ambiguity in the terms of this Agreement will be resolved in favor of Indemnitee and in a manner to provide the maximum indemnification and advancement of Expenses permitted by law. The Company and Indemnitee intend that this Agreement provide to the fullest extent permitted by law for indemnification in excess of that expressly provided, without limitation, by the Articles of Incorporation, the Bylaws, vote of the Company stockholders or disinterested directors, or applicable law.
- Enforcement.
- The Company expressly confirms and agrees that it has entered into this Agreement and assumed the obligations imposed on it hereby in order to induce Indemnitee to serve as a director or officer of the Company, and the Company acknowledges that Indemnitee is relying upon this Agreement in serving or continuing to serve as a director or officer of the Company.
- This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, oral, written and implied, between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof; provided, however, that this Agreement is a supplement to and in furtherance of the Articles of Incorporation, the Bylaws and applicable law, and is not a substitute therefor, nor to diminish or abrogate any rights of Indemnitee thereunder.
- Modification and Waiver. No supplement, modification or amendment of this Agreement is binding unless executed in writing by the parties hereto. No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement will be deemed or constitutes a waiver of any other provisions of this Agreement nor will any waiver constitute a continuing waiver.
- Notice by Indemnitee. Indemnitee agrees promptly to notify the Company in writing upon being served with any summons, citation, subpoena, complaint, indictment, information or other document relating to any Proceeding or matter which may be subject to indemnification or advancement of Expenses covered hereunder. The failure of Indemnitee to so notify the Company does not relieve the Company of any obligation which it may have to the Indemnitee under this Agreement or otherwise.
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- Notices. All notices, requests, demands and other communications under this Agreement will be in writing and will be deemed to have been duly given if (a) delivered by hand to the other party, (b) sent by reputable overnight courier to the other party or (c) sent by facsimile transmission or electronic mail, with receipt of oral confirmation that such communication has been received:
- If to Indemnitee, at the address indicated on the signature page of this Agreement, or such other address as Indemnitee provides to the Company.
- If to the Company to:
Galaxy Gaming, Inc.
6767 Spencer Street
Las Vegas, Nevada 89119
Attention: Board of Directors
or to any other address as may have been furnished to Indemnitee by the Company.
- Contribution. To the fullest extent permissible under applicable law, if the indemnification provided for in this Agreement is unavailable to Indemnitee for any reason whatsoever, the Company, in lieu of indemnifying Indemnitee, will contribute to the amount incurred by Indemnitee, whether for judgments, fines, penalties, excise taxes, amounts paid or to be paid in settlement and/or for Expenses, in connection with any claim relating to an indemnifiable event under this Agreement, in such proportion as is deemed fair and reasonable in light of all of the circumstances of such Proceeding in order to reflect (i) the relative benefits received by the Company and Indemnitee as a result of the event(s) and/or transaction(s) giving cause to such Proceeding; and/or (ii) the relative fault of the Company (and its directors, officers, employees and agents) and Indemnitee in connection with such event(s) and/or transaction(s).
- Applicable Law and Consent to Jurisdiction. This Agreement and the legal relations among the parties are governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of Nevada, without regard to its conflict of laws rules. Except with respect to any arbitration commenced by Indemnitee pursuant to Section 14(a) of this Agreement, the Company and Indemnitee hereby irrevocably and unconditionally (i) agree that any action or Proceeding arising out of or in connection with this Agreement may be brought only in the Nevada Courts and not in any other state or federal court in the United States of America or any court in any other country, (ii) consent to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Nevada Courts for purposes of any action or Proceeding arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, (iii) waive any objection to the laying of venue of any such action or Proceeding in the any Nevada Court, and (iv) waive, and agree not to plead or to make, any claim that any such action or Proceeding brought in the any Nevada Court has been brought in an improper or inconvenient forum.
- Identical Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which will for all purposes be deemed to be an original but all of which
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- together constitutes one and the same Agreement. Only one such counterpart signed by the party against whom enforceability is sought needs to be produced to evidence the existence of this Agreement.
- Headings. The headings of this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and do not constitute part of this Agreement or affect the construction thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be signed as of the day and year first above written.
COMPANY INDEMNITEE
By: Name: Name: Mark A. Lipparelli Office: Address:
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EX-10.23
Exhibit 10.23
INDEMNIFICATION And Advancement AGREEMENT
This Indemnification and Advancement Agreement (“Agreement”) is made as of February 22, 2019 by and between Galaxy Gaming, Inc., a Nevada corporation (the “Company”), and Bryan Waters, a member of the Board of Directors of the Company (“Indemnitee”). This Agreement supersedes and replaces any and all previous Agreements between the Company and Indemnitee covering indemnification and advancement.
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Board of Directors of the Company (the “Board”) believes that highly competent persons have become more reluctant to serve publicly-held corporations as directors, officers, or in other capacities unless they are provided with adequate protection through insurance or adequate indemnification and advancement of expenses against inordinate risks of claims and actions against them arising out of their service to and activities on behalf of the corporation;
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that, in order to attract and retain qualified individuals, the Company will attempt to maintain on an ongoing basis, at its sole expense, liability insurance to protect persons serving the Company and its subsidiaries from certain liabilities. Although the furnishing of such insurance has been a customary and widespread practice among United States-based corporations and other business enterprises, the Company believes that, given current market conditions and trends, such insurance may be available to it in the future only at higher premiums and with more exclusions. At the same time, directors, officers, and other persons in service to corporations or business enterprises are being increasingly subjected to expensive and time-consuming litigation relating to, among other things, matters that traditionally would have been brought only against the Company or business enterprise itself. The Bylaws and the Articles of Incorporation of the Company require indemnification of the officers and directors of the Company. Indemnitee may also be entitled to indemnification pursuant to the Nevada Revised Statutes (the “NRS”). The Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, and the NRS expressly provide that the indemnification provisions set forth therein are not exclusive, and thereby contemplate that contracts may be entered into between the Company and members of the board of directors, officers and other persons with respect to indemnification and advancement of expenses;
WHEREAS, the uncertainties relating to such insurance, to indemnification, and to advancement of expenses may increase the difficulty of attracting and retaining such persons;
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that the increased difficulty in attracting and retaining such persons is detrimental to the best interests of the Company and its stockholders and that the Company should act to assure such persons that there will be increased certainty of such protection in the future;
WHEREAS, it is reasonable, prudent and necessary for the Company contractually to obligate itself to indemnify, and to advance expenses on behalf of, such persons to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law so that they will serve or continue to serve the Company free from undue concern that they will not be so indemnified;
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WHEREAS, this Agreement is a supplement to and in furtherance of the Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation and any resolutions adopted pursuant thereto, and is not a substitute therefor, nor diminishes or abrogates any rights of Indemnitee thereunder; and
WHEREAS, Indemnitee does not regard the protection available under the Bylaws, the Articles of Incorporation, the NRS and insurance as adequate in the present circumstances, and may not be willing to serve or continue to serve as an officer or director without adequate additional protection, and the Company desires Indemnitee to serve or continue to serve in such capacity. Indemnitee is willing to serve, continue to serve and to take on additional service for or on behalf of the Company on the condition that Indemnitee be so indemnified and be advanced expenses.
NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises and the covenants contained herein, the Company and Indemnitee do hereby covenant and agree as follows:
- Services to the Company. Indemnitee agrees to serve as a director of the Company. Indemnitee may at any time and for any reason resign from such position (subject to any other contractual obligation or any obligation imposed by operation of law). This Agreement does not create any obligation on the Company to continue Indemnitee in such position and is not an employment contract between the Company (or any of its subsidiaries or any Enterprise) and Indemnitee.
- Definitions. As used in this Agreement:
- “Agent” means any person who is authorized by the Company or an Enterprise to act for or represent the interests of the Company or an Enterprise, respectively.
- “Beneficial Owner” has the meaning given to such term in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act; provided, however, that Beneficial Owner excludes any Person otherwise becoming a Beneficial Owner by reason of the stockholders of the Company approving a merger of the Company with another entity.
- A “Change in Control” occurs upon the earliest to occur after the date of this Agreement of any of the following events:
- Acquisition of Stock by Third Party. Any Person, other than an Excluded Party, becomes the Beneficial Owner, directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing fifteen percent (15%) or more of the combined voting power of the Company’s then outstanding securities unless the change in relative beneficial ownership of the Company’s securities by any Person results solely from a reduction in the aggregate number of outstanding shares of securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors;
- Change in Board of Directors. During any period of two (2) consecutive years (not including any period prior to the execution of this Agreement), individuals who at the beginning of such period constitute the Board, and any new director (other than a
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- director designated by a person who has entered into an agreement with the Company to effect a transaction described in Sections 2(c)(i), 2(c)(iii) or 2(c)(iv)) whose election by the Board or nomination for election by the Company’s stockholders was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds of the directors then still in office who either were directors at the beginning of the period or whose election or nomination for election was previously so approved, cease for any reason to constitute at least a majority of the members of the Board;
- Corporate Transactions. The effective date of a merger or consolidation of the Company with any other entity, other than a merger or consolidation which would result in the voting securities of the Company outstanding immediately prior to such merger or consolidation continuing to represent (either by remaining outstanding or by being converted into voting securities of the surviving entity) more than 51% of the combined voting power of the voting securities of the surviving entity outstanding immediately after such merger or consolidation and with the power to elect at least a majority of the board of directors or other governing body of such surviving entity;
- Liquidation. The approval by the stockholders of the Company of a complete liquidation of the Company or an agreement for the sale or disposition by the Company of all or substantially all of the Company’s assets; and
- Other Events. There occurs any other event of a nature that would be required to be reported in response to Item 6(e) of Schedule 14A of Regulation 14A (or a response to any similar item on any similar schedule or form) promulgated under the Exchange Act (as defined below), whether or not the Company is then subject to such reporting requirement.
- “Corporate Status” describes the status of a person who is or was acting as a director, officer, employee, fiduciary, or Agent of the Company or an Enterprise.
- “Disinterested Director” means a director of the Company who is not and was not a party to the Proceeding in respect of which indemnification is sought by Indemnitee.
- “Enterprise” means any other corporation, limited liability company, partnership, joint venture, trust, employee benefit plan or other entity for which Indemnitee is or was serving at the request of the Company as a director, officer, employee, or Agent.
- “Exchange Act” means the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended from time to time.
- “Excluded Party” means any Person who was a Beneficial Owner, directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing fifteen percent (15%) or more of the combined voting power of the Company’s then outstanding securities as of the date immediately prior to the date of this Agreement (unless and until any such Person becomes the Beneficial Owner, directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing sixty-six percent (66%) or more of the Company’s then outstanding securities, at which time such Person shall cease to be an Excluded Party).
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- “Expenses” includes all reasonable attorneys’ fees, retainers, court costs, transcript costs, fees of experts and other professionals, witness fees, travel expenses, duplicating costs, printing and binding costs, telephone charges, postage, delivery service fees, any federal, state, local or foreign taxes imposed on Indemnitee as a result of the actual or deemed receipt of any payments under this Agreement, ERISA excise taxes and penalties, and all other disbursements or expenses of the types customarily incurred in connection with prosecuting, defending, preparing to prosecute or defend, investigating, being or preparing to be a witness in, or otherwise participating in, a Proceeding. Expenses also include (i) Expenses incurred in connection with any appeal resulting from any Proceeding, including without limitation the premium, security for, and other costs relating to any cost bond, supersedeas bond, or other appeal bond or its equivalent, and (ii) for purposes of Section 14(d) only, Expenses incurred by Indemnitee in connection with the interpretation, enforcement or defense of Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement, by litigation or otherwise. The parties agree that for the purposes of any advancement of Expenses for which Indemnitee has made written demand to the Company in accordance with this Agreement, all Expenses included in such demand that are certified by affidavit of Indemnitee’s counsel as being reasonable in the good faith judgment of such counsel will be presumed conclusively to be reasonable. Expenses, however, do not include amounts paid in settlement by Indemnitee or the amount of judgments or fines against Indemnitee.
- “Independent Counsel” means a law firm, or a member of a law firm, that is experienced in matters of corporation law and neither presently is, nor in the past five years has been, retained to represent: (i) the Company or Indemnitee in any matter material to either such party (other than with respect to matters concerning the Indemnitee under this Agreement, or of other indemnitees under similar indemnification agreements), or (ii) any other party to the Proceeding giving rise to a claim for indemnification hereunder. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the term “Independent Counsel” does not include any person who, under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, would have a conflict of interest in representing either the Company or Indemnitee in an action to determine Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement.
- “Nevada Courts” means the state and federal courts of the State of Nevada.
- “Person” has the meaning as set forth in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act; provided, however, that Person excludes (i) the Company, (ii) any trustee or other fiduciary holding securities under an employee benefit plan of the Company, and (iii) any corporation owned, directly or indirectly, by the stockholders of the Company in substantially the same proportions as their ownership of stock of the Company.
- “Potential Change in Control” means the occurrence of any of the following events: (i) the Company enters into any written or oral agreement, undertaking or arrangement, the consummation of which would result in the occurrence of a Change in Control; (ii) any Person or the Company publicly announces an intention to take or consider taking actions which if consummated would constitute a Change in Control; (iii) any Person, other than an Excluded Party, who is or becomes the Beneficial Owner, directly or indirectly, of securities of the Company representing 5% or more of the combined voting power of the Company’s then outstanding securities entitled to vote generally in the election of directors increases his beneficial
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- ownership of such securities by 5% or more over the percentage so owned by such Person on the date hereof; or (iv) the Board adopts a resolution to the effect that, for purposes of this Agreement, a Potential Change in Control has occurred.
- The term “Proceeding” includes any threatened, pending or completed action, suit, claim, counterclaim, cross claim, arbitration, mediation, alternate dispute resolution mechanism, investigation, inquiry, administrative hearing or any other actual, threatened or completed proceeding, whether brought in the right of the Company or otherwise and whether of a civil, criminal, administrative, legislative, or investigative (formal or informal) nature, including any appeal therefrom, in which Indemnitee was, is or will be involved as a party, potential party, non-party witness or otherwise by reason of Indemnitee’s Corporate Status or by reason of any action taken by Indemnitee (or a failure to take action by Indemnitee) or of any action (or failure to act) on Indemnitee’s part while acting pursuant to Indemnitee’s Corporate Status, in each case whether or not serving in such capacity at the time any liability or Expense is incurred for which indemnification, reimbursement, or advancement of Expenses can be provided under this Agreement. A Proceeding also includes a situation the Indemnitee believes in good faith may lead to or culminate in the institution of a Proceeding.
- Indemnity in Third-Party Proceedings. The Company will indemnify Indemnitee in accordance with the provisions of this Section 3 if Indemnitee is, or is threatened to be made, a party to or a participant in any Proceeding, other than a Proceeding by or in the right of the Company to procure a judgment in its favor. Pursuant to this Section 3, the Company will indemnify Indemnitee to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law against all Expenses, judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement (including all interest, assessments and other charges paid or payable in connection with or in respect of such Expenses, judgments, fines and amounts paid in settlement) actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee or on Indemnitee’s behalf in connection with such Proceeding or any claim, issue or matter therein, if Indemnitee acted in good faith and in a manner Indemnitee reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company and, in the case of a criminal Proceeding had no reasonable cause to believe that Indemnitee’s conduct was unlawful.
- Indemnity in Proceedings by or in the Right of the Company. The Company will indemnify Indemnitee in accordance with the provisions of this Section 4 if Indemnitee is, or is threatened to be made, a party to or a participant in any Proceeding by or in the right of the Company to procure a judgment in its favor. Pursuant to this Section 4, the Company will indemnify Indemnitee to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law against all Expenses actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee or on Indemnitee’s behalf in connection with such Proceeding or any claim, issue or matter therein, if Indemnitee acted in good faith and in a manner Indemnitee reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company. The Company will not indemnify Indemnitee for Expenses under this Section 4 related to any claim, issue or matter in a Proceeding for which Indemnitee has been finally adjudged by a court to be liable to the Company, unless, and only to the extent that, the Nevada Courts or any court in which the Proceeding was brought determines upon application by Indemnitee that, despite the adjudication of liability but in view of all the circumstances of the case, Indemnitee is fairly and reasonably entitled to indemnification.
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- Indemnification for Expenses of a Party Who is Wholly or Partly Successful. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Agreement, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Company will indemnify Indemnitee against all Expenses actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee in connection with any Proceeding the extent that Indemnitee is successful, on the merits or otherwise. If Indemnitee is not wholly successful in such Proceeding but is successful, on the merits or otherwise, as to one or more but less than all claims, issues or matters in such Proceeding, the Company will indemnify Indemnitee against all Expenses actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee or on Indemnitee’s behalf in connection with or related to each successfully resolved claim, issue or matter to the fullest extent permitted by law. For purposes of this Section 5 and without limitation, the termination of any claim, issue or matter in such a Proceeding by dismissal, with or without prejudice, will be deemed to be a successful result as to such claim, issue or matter.
- Indemnification For Expenses of a Witness. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Agreement and to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, the Company will indemnify Indemnitee against all Expenses actually and reasonably incurred by Indemnitee or on Indemnitee’s behalf in connection with any Proceeding to which Indemnitee is not a party but to which Indemnitee is a witness, deponent, interviewee, or otherwise asked to participate.
- Partial Indemnification. If Indemnitee is entitled under any provision of this Agreement to indemnification by the Company for some or a portion of Expenses, but not, however, for the total amount thereof, the Company will indemnify Indemnitee for the portion thereof to which Indemnitee is entitled.
- Additional Indemnification. Notwithstanding any limitation in Sections 3, 4, or 5, the Company will indemnify Indemnitee to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law (including but not limited to, the NRS and any amendments to or replacements of the NRS adopted after the date of this Agreement that expand the Company’s ability to indemnify its officers and directors) if Indemnitee is a party to or threatened to be made a party to any Proceeding (including a Proceeding by or in the right of the Company to procure a judgment in its favor).
- Exclusions. Notwithstanding any provision in this Agreement, the Company is not obligated under this Agreement to make any indemnification payment to Indemnitee in connection with any Proceeding:
- for which payment has actually been made to or on behalf of Indemnitee under any insurance policy or other indemnity provision, except to the extent provided in Section 16(b) and except with respect to any excess beyond the amount paid under any insurance policy or other indemnity provision; or
- for (i) an accounting of profits made from the purchase and sale (or sale and purchase) by Indemnitee of securities of the Company within the meaning of Section 16(b) of the Exchange Act or similar provisions of state statutory law or common law, (ii) any reimbursement of the Company by the Indemnitee of any bonus or other incentive-based or equity-based compensation or of any profits realized by the Indemnitee from the sale of securities of the
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- Company, as required in each case under the Exchange Act (including any such reimbursements that arise from an accounting restatement of the Company pursuant to Section 304 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 (the “Sarbanes-Oxley Act”), or the payment to the Company of profits arising from the purchase and sale by Indemnitee of securities in violation of Section 306 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act) or (iii) any reimbursement of the Company by Indemnitee of any compensation pursuant to any compensation recoupment or clawback policy adopted by the Board or the compensation committee of the Board, including but not limited to any such policy adopted to comply with stock exchange listing requirements implementing Section 10D of the Exchange Act; or
- initiated by Indemnitee, including any Proceeding (or any part of any Proceeding) initiated by Indemnitee against the Company or its directors, officers, employees or other indemnitees, unless (i) the Proceeding or part of any Proceeding is to enforce Indemnitee’s rights to indemnification or advancement, of Expenses, including a Proceeding (or any part of any Proceeding) initiated pursuant to Section 14 of this Agreement, (ii) the Board authorized the Proceeding (or any part of any Proceeding) prior to its initiation or (iii) the Company provides the indemnification, in its sole discretion, pursuant to the powers vested in the Company under applicable law.
- Advances of Expenses.
- The Company will advance, to the extent not prohibited by law, the Expenses incurred by Indemnitee in connection with any Proceeding (or any part of any Proceeding) not initiated by Indemnitee or any Proceeding (or any part of any Proceeding) initiated by Indemnitee if (i) the Proceeding or part of any Proceeding is to enforce Indemnitee’s rights to obtain indemnification or advancement of Expenses from the Company or Enterprise, including a proceeding initiated pursuant to Section 14 or (ii) the Board authorized the Proceeding (or any part of any Proceeding) prior to its initiation. The Company will advance the Expenses within thirty (30) days after the receipt by the Company of a statement or statements requesting such advances from time to time, whether prior to or after final disposition of any Proceeding.
- Advances will be unsecured and interest free. Indemnitee undertakes to repay the amounts advanced (without interest) to the extent that it is ultimately determined that Indemnitee is not entitled to be indemnified by the Company, thus Indemnitee qualifies for advances upon the execution of this Agreement and delivery to the Company. No other form of undertaking is required other than the execution of this Agreement. The Company will make advances without regard to Indemnitee’s ability to repay the Expenses and without regard to Indemnitee’s ultimate entitlement to indemnification under the other provisions of this Agreement.
- Procedure for Notification of Claim for Indemnification or Advancement.
- Indemnitee will notify the Company in writing of any Proceeding with respect to which Indemnitee intends to seek indemnification or advancement of Expenses hereunder as soon as reasonably practicable following the receipt by Indemnitee of written notice thereof. Indemnitee will include in the written notification to the Company a description of the
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- nature of the Proceeding and the facts underlying the Proceeding and provide such documentation and information as is reasonably available to Indemnitee and is reasonably necessary to determine whether and to what extent Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification following the final disposition of such Proceeding. Indemnitee’s failure to notify the Company will not relieve the Company from any obligation it may have to Indemnitee under this Agreement, and any delay in so notifying the Company will not constitute a waiver by Indemnitee of any rights under this Agreement. The Secretary of the Company will, promptly upon receipt of such a request for indemnification, advise the Board in writing that Indemnitee has requested indemnification or advancement.
- The Company will be entitled to participate in the Proceeding at its own expense. Unless a Change of Control has occurred, and subject to the provisions of applicable policies of directors’ and officers’ liability insurance, the Company shall also be entitled to assume or lead the defense thereof with counsel reasonably satisfactory to Indemnitee; provided that if Indemnitee believes, after consultation with counsel selected by Indemnitee, that (a) the use of counsel chosen by the Company to represent Indemnitee would present such counsel with an actual or potential conflict, (b) the named parties in any such Proceeding (including any impleaded parties) include both the Company and Indemnitee and Indemnitee shall conclude that there may be one or more legal defenses available to Indemnitee that are different from or in addition to those available to the Company, (c) any such representation by such counsel would be precluded under the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing, or (d) Indemnitee has interests in the Proceeding or any claim, issue or matter therein that are different from or in addition to those of other persons against whom the claim in such Proceeding has been made or might reasonably be expected to be made, then Indemnitee shall be entitled to retain separate counsel (but not more than one law firm plus, if applicable, local counsel in respect of any particular Proceeding for all indemnitees in Indemnitee’s circumstances) at the Company’s expense. The Company shall not be liable to Indemnitee under this Agreement for any amounts paid in settlement of any Proceeding effected without the Company’s prior written consent. The Company shall not, without the prior written consent of Indemnitee, effect any settlement of any Proceeding to which Indemnitee is, or could have been, a party unless such settlement solely involves the payment of money and includes a complete and unconditional release of Indemnitee from all liability on any claims that are the subject matter of such Proceeding. Neither the Company nor Indemnitee shall unreasonably withhold its consent to any proposed settlement; provided that Indemnitee may withhold consent to any settlement that does not provide a complete and unconditional release of Indemnitee.
- Procedure Upon Application for Indemnification.
- Unless a Change in Control has occurred, the determination of Indemnitee’s entitlement to indemnification will be made:
- by a majority vote of the Disinterested Directors, even though less than a quorum of the Board;
- by a committee of Disinterested Directors designated by a majority vote of the Disinterested Directors, even though less than a quorum of the Board;
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- if there are no such Disinterested Directors or, if such Disinterested Directors so direct, by written opinion provided by Independent Counsel selected by the Board; or
- if so directed by the Board, by the stockholders of the Company.
- If a Change in Control has occurred, the determination of Indemnitee’s entitlement to indemnification will be made by written opinion provided by Independent Counsel selected by Indemnitee (unless Indemnitee requests such selection be made by the Board).
- The party selecting Independent Counsel pursuant to subsection (a)(iii) or (b) of this Section 12 will provide written notice of the selection to the other party. The notified party may, within ten (10) days after receiving written notice of the selection of Independent Counsel, deliver to the selecting party a written objection to such selection; provided, however, that such objection may be asserted only on the ground that the Independent Counsel so selected does not meet the requirements of “Independent Counsel” as defined in Section 2 of this Agreement, and the objection will set forth with particularity the factual basis of such assertion. Absent a proper and timely objection, the person so selected will act as Independent Counsel. If such written objection is so made and substantiated, the Independent Counsel so selected may not serve as Independent Counsel unless and until such objection is withdrawn or the applicable Nevada Court has determined that such objection is without merit. If, within thirty (30) days after the later of submission by Indemnitee of a written request for indemnification pursuant to Section 11(a) hereof and the final disposition of the Proceeding, Independent Counsel has not been selected or, if selected, any objection to has not been resolved, either the Company or Indemnitee may petition the applicable Nevada Court for the appointment as Independent Counsel of a person selected by such court or by such other person as such court designates. Upon the due commencement of any judicial proceeding or arbitration pursuant to Section 14(a) of this Agreement, Independent Counsel will be discharged and relieved of any further responsibility in such capacity (subject to the applicable standards of professional conduct then prevailing).
- Indemnitee will cooperate with the person, persons or entity making the determination with respect to Indemnitee’s entitlement to indemnification, including providing to such person, persons or entity upon reasonable advance request any documentation or information which is not privileged or otherwise protected from disclosure and which is reasonably available to Indemnitee and reasonably necessary to such determination. The Company will advance and pay any Expenses incurred by Indemnitee in so cooperating with the person, persons or entity making the indemnification determination irrespective of the determination as to Indemnitee’s entitlement to indemnification and the Company hereby indemnifies and agrees to hold Indemnitee harmless therefrom. The Company promptly will advise Indemnitee in writing of the determination that Indemnitee is or is not entitled to indemnification, including a description of any reason or basis for which indemnification has been denied and providing a copy of any written opinion provided to the Board by Independent Counsel.
- If it is determined that Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification, the Company will make payment to Indemnitee within ten (10) days after such determination.
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- Presumptions and Effect of Certain Proceedings.
- In making a determination with respect to entitlement to indemnification hereunder, the person or persons or entity making such determination will, to the fullest extent not prohibited by law, presume Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification under this Agreement if Indemnitee has submitted a request for indemnification in accordance with Section 11(a) of this Agreement, and the Company will, to the fullest extent not prohibited by law, have the burden of proof to overcome that presumption. Neither the failure of the Company (including by its directors or Independent Counsel) to have made a determination prior to the commencement of any action pursuant to this Agreement that indemnification is proper in the circumstances because Indemnitee has met the applicable standard of conduct, nor an actual determination by the Company (including by its directors or Independent Counsel) that Indemnitee has not met such applicable standard of conduct, will be a defense to the action or create a presumption that Indemnitee has not met the applicable standard of conduct.
- If the determination of the Indemnitee’s entitlement to indemnification has not been made pursuant to Section 12 within sixty (60) days after the latter of (i) receipt by the Company of Indemnitee’s request for indemnification pursuant to Section 11(a) and (ii) the final disposition of the Proceeding for which Indemnitee requested indemnification (the “Determination Period”), the requisite determination of entitlement to indemnification will, to the fullest extent not prohibited by law, be deemed to have been made and Indemnitee will be entitled to such indemnification, absent (i) a misstatement by Indemnitee of a material fact, or an omission of a material fact necessary to make Indemnitee’s statement not materially misleading, in connection with the request for indemnification, or (ii) a prohibition of such indemnification under applicable law. The Determination Period may be extended for a reasonable time, not to exceed an additional thirty (30) days, if the person, persons or entity making the determination with respect to entitlement to indemnification in good faith requires such additional time for the obtaining or evaluating of documentation and/or information relating thereto; and provided, further, the Determination Period may be extended an additional fifteen (15) days if the determination of entitlement to indemnification is to be made by the stockholders pursuant to Section 12(a)(iv) of this Agreement.
- The termination of any Proceeding or of any claim, issue or matter therein, by judgment, order, settlement or conviction, or upon a plea of nolo contendere or its equivalent, will not (except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement) of itself adversely affect the right of Indemnitee to indemnification or create a presumption that Indemnitee did not act in good faith and in a manner which Indemnitee reasonably believed to be in or not opposed to the best interests of the Company or, with respect to any criminal Proceeding, that Indemnitee had reasonable cause to believe that Indemnitee’s conduct was unlawful.
- For purposes of any determination of good faith, Indemnitee will be deemed to have acted in good faith if Indemnitee acted based on the records or books of account of the Company, its subsidiaries, or an Enterprise, including financial statements, or on information supplied to Indemnitee by the directors or officers of the Company, its subsidiaries, or an Enterprise in the course of their duties, or on the advice of legal counsel for the Company, its
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- subsidiaries, or an Enterprise or on information or records given or reports made to the Company or an Enterprise by an independent certified public accountant or by an appraiser, financial advisor or other expert selected with reasonable care by or on behalf of the Company, its subsidiaries, or an Enterprise. Further, Indemnitee will be deemed to have acted in a manner “not opposed to the best interests of the Company,” as referred to in this Agreement if Indemnitee acted in good faith and in a manner Indemnitee reasonably believed to be in the best interests of the participants and beneficiaries of an employee benefit plan. The provisions of this Section 13(d) is not exclusive and does not limit in any way the other circumstances in which the Indemnitee may be deemed to have met the applicable standard of conduct set forth in this Agreement.
- The knowledge and/or actions, or failure to act, of any director, officer, trustee, partner, managing member, fiduciary, agent or employee of the Enterprise may not be imputed to Indemnitee for purposes of determining Indemnitee’s right to indemnification under this Agreement.
- Remedies of Indemnitee.
- Indemnitee may commence litigation against the Company in the Nevada Courts to obtain indemnification or advancement of Expenses provided by this Agreement in the event that (i) a determination is made pursuant to Section 12 of this Agreement that Indemnitee is not entitled to indemnification under this Agreement, (ii) the Company does not advance Expenses pursuant to Section 10 of this Agreement, (iii) the determination of entitlement to indemnification is not made pursuant to Section 12 of this Agreement within the Determination Period, (iv) the Company does not indemnify Indemnitee pursuant to Section 5 or Section 6 or the second to last sentence of Section 12(d) of this Agreement within ten (10) days after receipt by the Company of a written request therefor, (v) the Company does not indemnify Indemnitee pursuant to Section 3, 4, 7, or 8 of this Agreement within ten (10) days after a determination has been made that Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification, or (vi) in the event that the Company or any other person takes or threatens to take any action to declare this Agreement void or unenforceable, or institutes any litigation or other action or Proceeding designed to deny, or to recover from, the Indemnitee the benefits provided or intended to be provided to the Indemnitee hereunder. Alternatively, Indemnitee, at Indemnitee’s option, may seek an award in arbitration to be conducted by a single arbitrator pursuant to the Commercial Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association. Indemnitee must commence such Proceeding seeking an adjudication or an award in arbitration within 180 days following the date on which Indemnitee first has the right to commence such Proceeding pursuant to this Section 14(a); provided, however, that the foregoing clause does not apply in respect of a Proceeding brought by Indemnitee to enforce Indemnitee’s rights under Section 5 of this Agreement. The Company will not oppose Indemnitee’s right to seek any such adjudication or award in arbitration.
- If a determination is made pursuant to Section 12 of this Agreement that Indemnitee is not entitled to indemnification, any judicial proceeding or arbitration commenced pursuant to this Section 14 will be conducted in all respects as a de novo trial, or arbitration, on the merits and Indemnitee may not be prejudiced by reason of that adverse determination. In any judicial proceeding or arbitration commenced pursuant to this Section 14 the Company will have
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- the burden of proving Indemnitee is not entitled to indemnification or advancement of Expenses, as the case may be and will not introduce evidence of the determination made pursuant to Section 12 of this Agreement.
- If a determination is made pursuant to Section 12 of this Agreement that Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification, the Company will be bound by such determination in any judicial proceeding or arbitration commenced pursuant to this Section 14, absent (i) a misstatement by Indemnitee of a material fact, or an omission of a material fact necessary to make Indemnitee’s statement not materially misleading, in connection with the request for indemnification, or (ii) a prohibition of such indemnification under applicable law.
- The Company is, to the fullest extent not prohibited by law, precluded from asserting in any judicial proceeding or arbitration commenced pursuant to this Section 14 that the procedures and presumptions of this Agreement are not valid, binding and enforceable and will stipulate in any such court or before any such arbitrator that the Company is bound by all the provisions of this Agreement.
- It is the intent of the Company that, to the fullest extent permitted by law, the Indemnitee not be required to incur legal fees or other Expenses associated with the interpretation, enforcement or defense of Indemnitee’s rights under this Agreement by litigation or otherwise because the cost and expense thereof would substantially detract from the benefits intended to be extended to the Indemnitee hereunder. The Company, to the fullest extent permitted by law, will (within ten (10) days after receipt by the Company of a written request therefor) advance to Indemnitee such Expenses which are incurred by Indemnitee in connection with any action concerning this Agreement, Indemnitee’s right to indemnification or advancement of Expenses from the Company, or concerning any directors’ and officers’ liability insurance policies maintained by the Company. and will indemnify Indemnitee against any and all such Expenses unless the court determines that each of the Indemnitee’s claims in such Proceeding were made in bad faith or were frivolous or are prohibited by law.
- Establishment of Trust.
- In the event of a Potential Change in Control or a Change in Control, the Company will, upon written request by Indemnitee, create a trust for the benefit of Indemnitee (the “Trust”) and from time to time upon written request of Indemnitee will fund such Trust in an amount sufficient to satisfy the reasonably anticipated indemnification and advancement obligations of the Company to the Indemnitee in connection with any Proceeding for which Indemnitee has demanded indemnification and/or advancement prior to the Potential Change in Control or Change in Control (the “Funding Obligation”). The trustee of the Trust (the “Trustee”) will be a bank or trust company or other individual or entity chosen by the Indemnitee and reasonably acceptable to the Company. Nothing in this Section 15 relieves the Company of any of its obligations under this Agreement.
- The amount or amounts to be deposited in the Trust pursuant to the Funding Obligation will be determined by mutual agreement of the Indemnitee and the Company or, if the
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- Company and the Indemnitee are unable to reach such an agreement, by Independent Counsel selected in accordance with Section 12(b) of this Agreement. The terms of the Trust will provide that, except upon the consent of both the Indemnitee and the Company, upon a Change in Control: (i) the Trust may not be revoked, or the principal thereof invaded, without the written consent of the Indemnitee; (ii) the Trustee will advance, to the fullest extent permitted by applicable law, within two (2) business days of a request by the Indemnitee; (iii) the Company will continue to fund the Trust in accordance with the Funding Obligation; (iv) the Trustee will promptly pay to the Indemnitee all amounts for which the Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise; and (v) all unexpended funds in such Trust revert to the Company upon mutual agreement by the Indemnitee and the Company or, if the Indemnitee and the Company are unable to reach such an agreement, by Independent Counsel selected in accordance with Section 12(b) of this Agreement, that the Indemnitee has been fully indemnified under the terms of this Agreement. New York law (without regard to its conflicts of laws rules) governs the Trust and the Trustee will consent to the exclusive jurisdiction of Nevada Courts, in accordance with Section 25 of this Agreement.
- Non-exclusivity; Survival of Rights; Insurance; Subrogation.
- The indemnification and advancement of Expenses provided by this Agreement are not exclusive of any other rights to which Indemnitee may at any time be entitled under applicable law, the Articles of Incorporation, the Bylaws, any agreement, a vote of stockholders or a resolution of directors, or otherwise. The indemnification and advancement of Expenses provided by this Agreement may not be limited or restricted by any amendment, alteration or repeal of this Agreement in any way with respect to any action taken or omitted by Indemnitee in Indemnitee’s Corporate Status occurring prior to any amendment, alteration or repeal of this Agreement. To the extent that a change in Nevada law, whether by statute or judicial decision, permits greater indemnification or advancement of Expenses than would be afforded currently under the Bylaws, Articles of Incorporation, or this Agreement, it is the intent of the parties hereto that Indemnitee enjoy by this Agreement the greater benefits so afforded by such change. No right or remedy herein conferred is intended to be exclusive of any other right or remedy, and every other right and remedy is cumulative and in addition to every other right and remedy given hereunder or now or hereafter existing at law or in equity or otherwise. The assertion or employment of any right or remedy hereunder, or otherwise, will not prevent the concurrent assertion or employment of any other right or remedy.
- The Company hereby acknowledges that Indemnitee may have certain rights to indemnification, advancement of Expenses and/or insurance provided by one or more Persons with whom or which Indemnitee may be associated.
- The Company hereby acknowledges and agrees:
- the Company is the indemnitor of first resort with respect to any request for indemnification or advancement of Expenses made pursuant to this Agreement concerning any Proceeding arising from or related to Indemnitee’s Corporate Status with the Company;
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- the Company is primarily liable for all indemnification and indemnification or advancement of Expenses obligations for any Proceeding arising from or related to Indemnitee’s Corporate Status, whether created by law, organizational or constituent documents, contract (including this Agreement) or otherwise;
- any obligation of any other Persons with whom or which Indemnitee may be associated to indemnify Indemnitee and/or advance Expenses to Indemnitee in respect of any proceeding are secondary to the obligations of the Company’s obligations;
- the Company will indemnify Indemnitee and advance Expenses to Indemnitee hereunder to the fullest extent provided herein without regard to any rights Indemnitee may have against any other Person with whom or which Indemnitee may be associated or insurer of any such Person; and
- the Company irrevocably waives, relinquishes and releases (A) any other Person with whom or which Indemnitee may be associated from any claim of contribution, subrogation, reimbursement, exoneration or indemnification, or any other recovery of any kind in respect of amounts paid by the Company to Indemnitee pursuant to this Agreement and (B) any right to participate in any claim or remedy of Indemnitee against any other Person with whom or which Indemnitee may be associated, whether or not such claim, remedy or right arises in equity or under contract, statute or common law, including, without limitation, the right to take or receive from any other Person with whom or which Indemnitee may be associated, directly or indirectly, in cash or other property or by set-off or in any other manner, payment or security on account of such claim, remedy or right.
- In the event any other Person with whom or which Indemnitee may be associated or their insurers advances or extinguishes any liability or loss for Indemnitee, the payor has a right of subrogation against the Company or its insurers for all amounts so paid which would otherwise be payable by the Company or its insurers under this Agreement. In no event will payment by any other Person with whom or which Indemnitee may be associated or their insurers affect the obligations of the Company hereunder or shift primary liability for the Company’s obligation to indemnify or advance of Expenses to any other Person with whom or which Indemnitee may be associated.
- Any indemnification or advancement of Expenses provided by any other Person with whom or which Indemnitee may be associated is specifically in excess over the Company’s obligation to indemnify and advance Expenses or any valid and collectible insurance (including but not limited to any malpractice insurance or professional errors and omissions insurance) provided by the Company.
- To the extent that the Company maintains an insurance policy or policies providing liability insurance for directors, officers, employees, or agents of the Enterprise, the Company will obtain a policy or policies covering Indemnitee to the maximum extent of the coverage available for any such director, officer, employee or agent under such policy or policies, including coverage in the event the Company does not or cannot, for any reason, indemnify or
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- advance Expenses to Indemnitee as required by this Agreement. If, at the time of the receipt of a notice of a claim pursuant to this Agreement, the Company has director and officer liability insurance in effect, the Company will give prompt notice of such claim or of the commencement of a Proceeding, as the case may be, to the insurers in accordance with the procedures set forth in the respective policies. The Company will thereafter take all necessary or desirable action to cause such insurers to pay, on behalf of the Indemnitee, all amounts payable as a result of such Proceeding in accordance with the terms of such policies. Indemnitee agrees to assist the Company efforts to cause the insurers to pay such amounts and will comply with the terms of such policies, including selection of approved panel counsel, if required.
- The Company’s obligation to indemnify or advance Expenses hereunder to Indemnitee for any Proceeding concerning Indemnitee’s Corporate Status with an Enterprise will be reduced by any amount Indemnitee has actually received as indemnification or advancement of Expenses from such Enterprise. The Company and Indemnitee intend that any such Enterprise (and its insurers) be the indemnitor of first resort with respect to indemnification and advancement of Expenses for any Proceeding related to or arising from Indemnitee’s Corporate Status with such Enterprise. The Company’s obligation to indemnify and advance Expenses to Indemnitee is secondary to the obligations the Enterprise or its insurers owe to Indemnitee. Indemnitee agrees to take all reasonably necessary and desirable action to obtain from an Enterprise indemnification and advancement of Expenses for any Proceeding related to or arising from Indemnitee’s Corporate Status with such Enterprise.
- In the event of any payment made by the Company under this Agreement, the Company will be subrogated to the extent of such payment to all of the rights of recovery of Indemnitee from any Enterprise or insurance carrier. Indemnitee will execute all papers required and take all action necessary to secure such rights, including execution of such documents as are necessary to enable the Company to bring suit to enforce such rights.
- Duration of Agreement. This Agreement continues until and terminates upon the later of: (a) ten (10) years after the date that Indemnitee ceases to serve as a director of the Company or (b) one (1) year after the final termination of any Proceeding then pending in respect of which Indemnitee is granted rights of indemnification or advancement of Expenses hereunder and of any Proceeding commenced by Indemnitee pursuant to Section 14 of this Agreement relating thereto. The indemnification and advancement of Expenses rights provided by or granted pursuant to this Agreement are binding upon and be enforceable by the parties hereto and their respective successors and assigns (including any direct or indirect successor by purchase, merger, consolidation or otherwise to all or substantially all of the business or assets of the Company), continue as to an Indemnitee who has ceased to be a director, officer, employee or agent of the Company or of any other Enterprise, and inure to the benefit of Indemnitee and Indemnitee’s spouse, assigns, heirs, devisees, executors and administrators and other legal representatives.
- Severability. If any provision or provisions of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable for any reason whatsoever: (a) the validity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions of this Agreement (including without limitation, each
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- portion of any Section of this Agreement containing any such provision held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that is not itself invalid, illegal or unenforceable) will not in any way be affected or impaired thereby and remain enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law; (b) such provision or provisions will be deemed reformed to the extent necessary to conform to applicable law and to give the maximum effect to the intent of the parties hereto; and (c) to the fullest extent possible, the provisions of this Agreement (including, without limitation, each portion of any Section of this Agreement containing any such provision held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, that is not itself invalid, illegal or unenforceable) will be construed so as to give effect to the intent manifested thereby.
- Interpretation. Any ambiguity in the terms of this Agreement will be resolved in favor of Indemnitee and in a manner to provide the maximum indemnification and advancement of Expenses permitted by law. The Company and Indemnitee intend that this Agreement provide to the fullest extent permitted by law for indemnification in excess of that expressly provided, without limitation, by the Articles of Incorporation, the Bylaws, vote of the Company stockholders or disinterested directors, or applicable law.
- Enforcement.
- The Company expressly confirms and agrees that it has entered into this Agreement and assumed the obligations imposed on it hereby in order to induce Indemnitee to serve as a director or officer of the Company, and the Company acknowledges that Indemnitee is relying upon this Agreement in serving or continuing to serve as a director or officer of the Company.
- This Agreement constitutes the entire agreement between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior agreements and understandings, oral, written and implied, between the parties hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof; provided, however, that this Agreement is a supplement to and in furtherance of the Articles of Incorporation, the Bylaws and applicable law, and is not a substitute therefor, nor to diminish or abrogate any rights of Indemnitee thereunder.
- Modification and Waiver. No supplement, modification or amendment of this Agreement is binding unless executed in writing by the parties hereto. No waiver of any of the provisions of this Agreement will be deemed or constitutes a waiver of any other provisions of this Agreement nor will any waiver constitute a continuing waiver.
- Notice by Indemnitee. Indemnitee agrees promptly to notify the Company in writing upon being served with any summons, citation, subpoena, complaint, indictment, information or other document relating to any Proceeding or matter which may be subject to indemnification or advancement of Expenses covered hereunder. The failure of Indemnitee to so notify the Company does not relieve the Company of any obligation which it may have to the Indemnitee under this Agreement or otherwise.
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- Notices. All notices, requests, demands and other communications under this Agreement will be in writing and will be deemed to have been duly given if (a) delivered by hand to the other party, (b) sent by reputable overnight courier to the other party or (c) sent by facsimile transmission or electronic mail, with receipt of oral confirmation that such communication has been received:
- If to Indemnitee, at the address indicated on the signature page of this Agreement, or such other address as Indemnitee provides to the Company.
- If to the Company to:
Galaxy Gaming, Inc.
6767 Spencer Street
Las Vegas, Nevada 89119
Attention: Board of Directors
or to any other address as may have been furnished to Indemnitee by the Company.
- Contribution. To the fullest extent permissible under applicable law, if the indemnification provided for in this Agreement is unavailable to Indemnitee for any reason whatsoever, the Company, in lieu of indemnifying Indemnitee, will contribute to the amount incurred by Indemnitee, whether for judgments, fines, penalties, excise taxes, amounts paid or to be paid in settlement and/or for Expenses, in connection with any claim relating to an indemnifiable event under this Agreement, in such proportion as is deemed fair and reasonable in light of all of the circumstances of such Proceeding in order to reflect (i) the relative benefits received by the Company and Indemnitee as a result of the event(s) and/or transaction(s) giving cause to such Proceeding; and/or (ii) the relative fault of the Company (and its directors, officers, employees and agents) and Indemnitee in connection with such event(s) and/or transaction(s).
- Applicable Law and Consent to Jurisdiction. This Agreement and the legal relations among the parties are governed by, and construed and enforced in accordance with, the laws of the State of Nevada, without regard to its conflict of laws rules. Except with respect to any arbitration commenced by Indemnitee pursuant to Section 14(a) of this Agreement, the Company and Indemnitee hereby irrevocably and unconditionally (i) agree that any action or Proceeding arising out of or in connection with this Agreement may be brought only in the Nevada Courts and not in any other state or federal court in the United States of America or any court in any other country, (ii) consent to submit to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Nevada Courts for purposes of any action or Proceeding arising out of or in connection with this Agreement, (iii) waive any objection to the laying of venue of any such action or Proceeding in the any Nevada Court, and (iv) waive, and agree not to plead or to make, any claim that any such action or Proceeding brought in the any Nevada Court has been brought in an improper or inconvenient forum.
- Identical Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, each of which will for all purposes be deemed to be an original but all of which
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- together constitutes one and the same Agreement. Only one such counterpart signed by the party against whom enforceability is sought needs to be produced to evidence the existence of this Agreement.
- Headings. The headings of this Agreement are inserted for convenience only and do not constitute part of this Agreement or affect the construction thereof.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Agreement to be signed as of the day and year first above written.
COMPANY INDEMNITEE
By: Name: Name: Bryan Waters Office: Address:
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EX-19.1
Exhibit 19.1
Galaxy Gaming, Inc.
Policy on Insider Trading
This Insider Trading Policy describes the standards of Galaxy Gaming, Inc. and its subsidiaries (the "Company") on trading, and causing the trading of, the Company's securities or securities of certain other publicly traded companies while in possession of confidential information. This Policy is divided into two parts: the first part prohibits trading in certain circumstances and applies to all directors, officers and employees, and their respective immediate family members, of the Company and the second part imposes special additional trading restrictions and applies to all (i) directors of the Company, (ii) executive officers of the Company and (iii) the employees listed on Appendix A (collectively, "Covered Persons").
One of the principal purposes of the federal securities laws is to prohibit so-called "insider trading." Simply stated, insider trading occurs when a person uses material nonpublic information obtained through involvement with the Company to make decisions to purchase, sell, give away or otherwise trade the Company's securities or to provide that information to others outside the Company. The prohibitions against insider trading apply to trades, tips and recommendations by virtually any person, including all persons associated with the Company, if the information involved is "material" and "nonpublic." These terms are defined in this Policy under Part I, Section 3 below. The prohibitions would apply to any director, officer or employee who buys or sells Company stock on the basis of material nonpublic information that he or she obtained about the Company, its customers, suppliers, or other companies with which the Company has contractual relationships or may be negotiating transactions.
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- Applicability
This Policy applies to all trading or other transactions in the Company's securities, including common stock, options and any other securities that the Company may issue, such as preferred stock, notes, bonds and convertible securities, as well as to derivative securities relating to any of the Company's securities, whether or not issued by the Company.
This Policy applies to all employees of the Company, all officers of the Company and all members of the Company's board of directors and their respective family members.
- General Policy: No Trading or Causing Trading While in Possession of Material Nonpublic Information
(a) No director, officer or employee or any of their immediate family members may purchase or sell, or offer to purchase or sell, any Company security, whether or not issued by the Company, while in possession of material nonpublic information about the Company. (The terms "material" and "nonpublic" are defined in Part I, Section 3(a) and (b) below.)
(b) No director, officer or employee or any of their immediate family members who knows of any material nonpublic information about the Company may communicate that information to ("tip") any other person, including family members and friends, or otherwise disclose such information without the Company’s authorization.
(c) No director, officer or employee or any of their immediate family members may purchase or sell any security of any other company, whether or not issued by the Company, while in possession of material nonpublic information about that company that was obtained in the course of his or her involvement with the Company. No director, officer or employee or any of their immediate family members who knows of any such material nonpublic information may communicate that information to, or tip, any other person, including family members and friends, or otherwise disclose such information without the Company's authorization.
(d) For compliance purposes, you should never trade, tip or recommend securities (or otherwise cause the purchase or sale of securities) while in possession of information that you have reason to believe is material and nonpublic unless you first consult with, and obtain the advance approval of, the Compliance Officer (which is defined in Part I, Section 3(c) below).
(e) Covered Persons must "pre-clear" all trading in securities of the Company in accordance with the procedures set forth in Part II, Section 3 below.
- Definitions
(a) Material Insider trading restrictions come into play only if the information you possess is "material." Materiality, however, involves a relatively low threshold. Information is generally regarded as "material" if it has market significance, that is, if its public dissemination is likely to affect the market price of securities, or if it otherwise is information that a reasonable investor would want to know before making an investment decision.
Information dealing with the following subjects is reasonably likely to be found material in particular situations:
(i) significant changes in the Company's prospects;
(ii) significant write-downs in assets or increases in reserves;
(iii) developments regarding significant litigation or government agency investigations;
(iv) liquidity problems;
(v) changes in earnings estimates or unusual gains or losses in major operations;
(vi) major changes in management;
(vii) changes in dividends;
(viii) extraordinary borrowings;
(ix) award or loss of a significant contract;
(x) changes in debt ratings;
(xi) proposals, plans or agreements, even if preliminary in nature, involving mergers, acquisitions, divestitures, recapitalizations, strategic alliances, licensing arrangements, or purchases or sales of substantial assets;
(xii) offerings of Company securities; and
(xiii) pending statistical reports (such as, consumer price index, money supply and retail figures, or interest rate developments).
Material information is not limited to historical facts but may also include projections and forecasts. With respect to a future event, such as a merger, acquisition or introduction of a new product, the point at which negotiations or product development are determined to be material is determined by balancing the probability that the event will occur against the magnitude of the effect the event would have on a company's operations or stock price should it occur. Thus, information concerning an event that would have a large effect on stock price, such as a merger, may be material even if the possibility that the event will occur is relatively small. When in doubt about whether particular nonpublic information is material, you should presume it is material. If you are unsure whether information is material, you should either consult the Compliance Officer before making any decision to disclose such information (other than to persons who need to know it) or to trade in or recommend securities to which that information relates or assume that the information is material.
(b) Nonpublic Insider trading prohibitions come into play only when you possess information that is material and "nonpublic." The fact that information has been disclosed to a few members of the public does not make it public for insider trading purposes. To be "public" the information must have been disseminated in a manner designed to reach investors generally, and the investors must be given the opportunity to absorb the information. Even after public disclosure of information about the Company, you must wait until the close of business on the second trading day after the information was publicly disclosed before you can treat the information as public.
Nonpublic information may include:
(i) information available to a select group of analysts or brokers or institutional investors;
(ii) undisclosed facts that are the subject of rumors, even if the rumors are widely circulated; and
(iii) information that has been entrusted to the Company on a confidential basis until a public announcement of the information has been made and enough time has elapsed for the market to respond to a public announcement of the information (normally two trading days).
As with questions of materiality, if you are not sure whether information is considered public, you should either consult with the Compliance Officer or assume that the information is nonpublic and treat it as confidential.
(c) Compliance Officer The Company has appointed the Chief Financial Officer as the Compliance Officer for this Policy. The duties of the Compliance Officer include, but are not limited to, the following:
(i) assisting with implementation and enforcement of this Policy;
(ii) circulating this Policy to all employees and ensuring that this Policy is amended as necessary to remain up-to-date with insider trading laws;
(iii) pre-clearing all trading in securities of the Company by Covered Persons in accordance with the procedures set forth in Part II, Section 3 below; and
(iv) providing approval of any Rule 10b5-1 plans under Part II, Section 1(c) below and any prohibited transactions under Part II, Section 4 below.
(v) providing a reporting system with an effective whistleblower protection mechanism.
- Exceptions
The trading restrictions of this Policy do not apply to the following:
(a) 401(k) Plan Trading through the Company’s 401(k) plan in accordance with the terms of the plan is permitted to the extent the Company’s 401(k) plan permits contributions to be used to purchase Company stock or the contributions are in the form of Company stock fund. However, any changes in your investment election regarding the Company’s stock are subject to trading restrictions under this Policy.
(b) ESPP To the extent the Company offers an Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP") purchases may be made in accordance with the ESPP. However, any changes in your elections under the ESPP and the sale of any Company stock acquired under the ESPP are subject to trading restrictions under this Policy.
(c) Options Exercising stock options granted by the Company for cash or the delivery of previously owned Company stock is permitted as long as the exercise is in accordance with the terms of the stock option grant. However, the sale of any shares issued on the exercise of Company-granted stock options and any cashless exercise of Company-granted stock options are subject to trading restrictions under this Policy.
- Violations of Insider Trading Laws
Penalties for trading on or communicating material nonpublic information can be severe, both for individuals involved in such unlawful conduct and their employers and supervisors, and may include jail terms, criminal fines, civil penalties and civil enforcement injunctions. Given the severity of the potential penalties, compliance with this Policy is absolutely mandatory.
(a) Legal Penalties A person who violates insider trading laws by engaging in transactions in a company's securities when he or she has material nonpublic information can be sentenced to a substantial jail term and required to pay a criminal penalty of several times the amount of profits gained or losses avoided.
In addition, a person who tips others may also be liable for transactions by the tippees to whom he or she has disclosed material nonpublic information. Tippers can be subject to the same
penalties and sanctions as the tippees, and the SEC has imposed large penalties even when the tipper did not profit from the transaction.
The SEC can also seek substantial civil penalties from any person who, at the time of an insider trading violation, "directly or indirectly controlled the person who committed such violation," which would apply to the Company and/or management and supervisory personnel. These control persons may be held liable for up to the greater of $1 million or three times the amount of the profits gained or losses avoided. Even for violations that result in a small or no profit, the SEC can seek penalties from a company and/or its management and supervisory personnel as control persons.
(b) Company-imposed Penalties Employees who violate this Policy may be subject to disciplinary action by the Company, including dismissal for cause. Any exceptions to the Policy, if permitted, may only be granted by the Compliance Officer and must be provided before any activity contrary to the above requirements takes place.
- Inquiries
If you have any questions regarding any of the provisions of this Policy, please contact the Compliance Officer.
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- Blackout Periods
All Covered Persons are prohibited from trading in the Company's securities during blackout periods as defined below.
(a) Quarterly Blackout Periods Trading in the Company's securities is prohibited during the period beginning at the close of the market on two weeks before the end of each fiscal quarter and ending at the close of business on the second trading day following the date the Company's financial results are publicly disclosed and Form 10-Q or Form 10-K is filed. During these periods, Covered Persons generally possess or are presumed to possess material nonpublic information about the Company's financial results.
(b) Other Blackout Periods From time to time, other types of material nonpublic information regarding the Company (such as negotiation of mergers, acquisitions or dispositions or new product developments) may be pending and not be publicly disclosed. While such material nonpublic information is pending, the Company may impose special blackout periods during which Covered Persons are prohibited from trading in the Company's securities. If the Company imposes a special blackout period, it will notify the Covered Persons affected.
(c) Exception These trading restrictions do not apply to transactions under a pre-existing written plan, contract, instruction, or arrangement under Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (an "Approved 10b5-1 Plan") that:
(i) has been reviewed and approved at least one month in advance of any trades thereunder by the Compliance Officer (or, if revised or amended, such revisions or amendments have been
reviewed and approved by the Compliance Officer at least one month in advance of any subsequent trades);
(ii) was entered into in good faith by the Covered Person at a time when the Covered Person was not in possession of material nonpublic information about the Company; and
(iii) gives a third party the discretionary authority to execute such purchases and sales, outside the control of the Covered Person, so long as such third party does not possess any material nonpublic information about the Company; or explicitly specifies the security or securities to be purchased or sold, the number of shares, the prices and/or dates of transactions, or other formula(s) describing such transactions.
- Trading Window
Covered Persons are permitted to trade in the Company's securities when no blackout period is in effect. Generally this means that Covered Persons can trade during the period beginning on the open of business on the third trading day following the date the Company’s financial results were publicly disclosed and ending on the close of business on the fifteenth (15) day prior to the end of each fiscal quarter. However, even during this trading window, a Covered Person who is in possession of any material nonpublic information should not trade in the Company's securities until the information has been made publicly available or is no longer material. In addition, the Company may close this trading window if a special blackout period under Part II, Section 1(b) above is imposed and will re-open the trading window once the special blackout period has ended.
- Pre-clearance of Securities Transactions
(a) Because Covered Persons are likely to obtain material nonpublic information on a regular basis, the Company requires all such persons to refrain from trading, even during a trading window under Part II, Section 2 above, without first pre-clearing all transactions in the Company's securities.
(b) Subject to the exemption in subsection (d) below, no Covered Person may, directly or indirectly, purchase or sell (or otherwise make any transfer, gift, pledge or loan of) any Company security at any time without first obtaining prior approval from the Compliance Officer. These procedures also apply to transactions by such person's spouse, other persons living in such person’s household and minor children and to transactions by entities over which such person exercises control.
(c) The Compliance Officer shall record the date each request is received and the date and time each request is approved or disapproved. Unless revoked, a grant of permission will normally remain valid until the close of trading two business days following the day on which it was granted. If the transaction does not occur during the two-day period, pre-clearance of the transaction must be re-requested.
(d) Pre-clearance is not required for purchases and sales of securities under an Approved 10b5-1 Plan. With respect to any purchase or sale under an Approved 10b5-1 Plan, the third party
effecting transactions on behalf of the Covered Person should be instructed to send duplicate confirmations of all such transactions to the Compliance Officer.
- Prohibited Transactions
(a) Directors and executive officers of the Company are prohibited from trading in the Company's equity securities during a blackout period imposed under an "individual account" retirement or pension plan of the Company, during which at least 50% of the plan participants are unable to purchase, sell or otherwise acquire or transfer an interest in equity securities of the Company, due to a temporary suspension of trading by the Company or the plan fiduciary.
(b) Covered Persons, including any person's spouse, other persons living in such person's household and minor children and entities over which such person exercises control, are prohibited from engaging in the following transactions in the Company's securities unless advance approval is obtained from the Compliance Officer:
(i) Short-term trading. Covered Persons who purchase Company securities may not sell any Company securities of the same class for at least six months after the purchase;
(ii) Short sales. Covered Persons may not sell the Company's securities short;
(iii) Options trading. Covered Persons may not buy or sell puts or calls or other derivative securities on the Company's securities;
(iv) Trading on margin or pledging. Covered Persons may not hold Company securities in a margin account or pledge Company securities as collateral for a loan; and
(v) Hedging. Covered Persons may not enter into hedging or monetization transactions or similar arrangements with respect to Company securities.
- Acknowledgment and Certification
All Covered Persons are required to sign the attached acknowledgment and certification.
[Signature Page to Follow]
ACKNOWLEDGMENT AND CERTIFICATION
The undersigned does hereby acknowledge receipt of the Company's Insider Trading Policy. The undersigned has read and understands (or has had explained) such Policy and agrees to be governed by such Policy at all times in connection with the purchase and sale of securities and the confidentiality of nonpublic information.
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| APPENDIX A<br><br>[INSERT LIST OF EMPLOYEES TO WHOM THE INSIDER TRADING POLICY IS APPLICABLE] | |
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EX-23.1
Exhibit 23.1
Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statement on Form S-8 (No. 333-237796 and No. 333-280885) of Galaxy Gaming, Inc. (the “Company”), of our report dated March 27, 2026, relating to the consolidated financial statements of the Company (which report expresses an unqualified opinion), appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Company for the year ended December 31, 2025.
/s/ Baker Tilly US, LLP
San Diego, California
March 27, 2026
EX-31.1
Exhibit 31.1
CERTIFICATIONS
I, Matthew Reback, certify that;
- I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 of Galaxy Gaming, Inc. (the “registrant”);
- Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
- Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
- The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
- Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
- Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
- Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
- Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
- The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
- All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
- Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: March 27, 2026
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| By: Matthew Reback |
| Title: Chief Executive Officer |
EX-31.2
Exhibit 31.2
CERTIFICATIONS
I, Steven Kopjo, certify that;
- I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 of Galaxy Gaming, Inc. (the “registrant”);
- Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the period covered by this report;
- Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
- The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
- Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
- Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
- Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such evaluation; and
- Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
- The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent functions):
- All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
- Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting.
Date: March 27, 2026
| /s/ Steven Kopjo |
|---|
| By: Steven Kopjo |
| Title: Chief Financial Officer |
EX-32.1
Exhibit 32.1
CERTIFICATION OF CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
PURSUANT TO
18 U.S.C. SECTION 1350,
AS ADOPTED PURSUANT TO
SECTION 906 OF THE SARBANES-OXLEY ACT OF 2002
In connection with the annual Report of Galaxy Gaming, Inc. (the “Company”) on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “Report”), I, Matthew Reback, Chief Executive Officer of the Company, and I, Steven Kopjo, Chief Financial Officer of the Company, hereby certify, pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, to the best of his knowledge, that:
- The Report fully complies with the requirements of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934; and
- The information contained in the Report fairly presents, in all material respects, the consolidated financial condition of the Company as of the dates presented and the consolidated result of operations of the Company for the periods presented.
| By: | /s/ Matthew Reback |
|---|---|
| Name: | Matthew Reback |
| Title: | Chief Executive Officer (Principal Executive Officer) |
| Date: | March 27, 2026 |
| By: | /s/ Steven Kopjo |
| Name: | Steven Kopjo |
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial Officer) |
| Date: | March 27, 2026 |
This certification has been furnished solely pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.